Packaging Line Technician

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Packaging Line Technician for the night shift to operate and troubleshoot packaging lines, ensuring GMP compliance and high-quality vitamin production. You’ll read SOPs, log production data, and support changeovers to improve line efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (or 5 years related experience), can lift up to 50 lbs, and works well in a fast-paced environment on a team focused on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 5 years equivalency of related work experience.
• Ability to intermittently lift and/or move loads up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with constant change and a fast-paced production line.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math in English.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or shipping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust packaging equipment.
• Maintain logs and records of production activities and downtime.
• Read and follow SOPs, GMPs, and batch records.
• Assist with changeovers to improve line efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality products.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years related work experience

Tools

Packaging equipment

Filling and labeling controls

Pallet jacks

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Night Shift 3 The Packaging Line Technician sets up, operates, monitors and adjusts equipment to package product and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and good manufacturing processes GMP's. The Packaging Line Technician reports to the department Supervisor and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure we package quality vitamins. Key Responsibilities Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver are: A strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working to resolve mechanical issues and can perform root cause analysis with training when things go wrong. Knowledge and comfort operating a variety of manufacturing packaging equipment in a fast-paced- production line where team efficiency is rewarded. Proficient English ability to read and write effectively and communicate with staff, read and understand standard operating procedures, manufacturing instructions and complete required production and cleaning logs. Working with and understanding data, which tracks line efficiency and down time. With a quality mindset is attentive to detail and maintains accurate logs and records of production activities, ensuring, compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Responsible for quality of own work while adhering to required GMP requirements. Understands that efficiency is important and strives to continually improve changeover time which contributes to team efficiency. THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is someone who has worked in an environment which focuses on events such as lean manufacturing training and or experience in a continuous process improvement environment. You are change agile and thrive on helping others succeed and embrace this journey. You believe in recognition and practice active listening skills with your team and others. Critical Success Factors You’ll be most successful in this role if you have: Working knowledge of 6 months or more in a manufacturing, packaging or shipping environment is preferred. Ability to read and understand procedures, good manufacturing practices "GMP's", packaging standards, batch records, and follow verbal and written instructions. Comfortable with constant change and are self-driven. Capabilities & Skills Required In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have: High School diploma/GED or 5 years equivalency of related work experience. Ability to intermittently lift and/or move loads of up to 50 lbs. with the use of pallet jacks and or other mechanical aids. Pulls, push, bends and twits, moving boxes of product to conveyers and pallets. Stands/walks for full work shift. Manual dexterity to operate filling and labeling equipment, operate controls, hand tools to assemble/disassemble parts of equipment. Required to stand and walk up the full shift. Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills in English. OUR OFFER Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home. The salary range for this position is $41,000 - $68,000. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor. Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us. Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com’s Careers section. If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: [e-mail]. DISCLOSURE: Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment. More than 50 years ago, our founders aimed to improve health & wellness by focusing on the basics—good nutrition and essential vitamins & minerals. Since that day, we’ve become a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers alike. Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority. Helping people live healthier, fulfilling lives is no simple task. Guiding us on our journey are our core beliefs. Simply put, we believe energy and vitality fuel the pursuit of happiness. We believe our world of plenty is creating a poverty of health, but good health should be within reach for all. We also believe in achieving good health through the power of complete nutrition—not quick fixes—and that you can’t have trust without truth. Culture isn't something that's easily explained, but you know it when you feel it. And at Pharmavite, we like our people to feel supported. PRO-GROWTH You deserve opportunities to excel and grow professionally, no matter what role you play at Pharmavite. So we offer training and development opportunities to help you pursue your goals. FULLY DIVERSE Everyone has a different view of the world, and we love that. Having a workplace where everyone is heard is key to good collaboration and meaningful participation. HEALTH-MINDED Health isn't something we deliver only to customers. Our employees and their families are on the receiving end too, through wellness programs that help us practice what we preach. JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com’s Careers section. If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: [e-mail].