Packaging Line Technician (Day Shift)

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

Job summary

Pharmavite in California is seeking a Packaging Line Technician to set up and operate filling and labeling equipment, monitor production, and ensure GMP compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams, maintain logs, perform quality checks, and help improve line efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn; overtime may be required. Base pay ranges with comprehensive benefits, including annual bonuses and health plans, and a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience required.
• No prior experience required.
• +1 year related experience preferred.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to resolve mechanical issues with training.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment.
• Maintains logs and records of cleaning and production activities.
• Performs in-process quality checks and inspects products for defects.
• Notifies supervisor of problems disrupting production.
• Disassembles and sanitizes equipment at closeout; adheres to GMP and SOPs.

Skills

High school diploma

No prior experience

1+ year experience

Mechanical aptitude

Packaging equipment know-how

English reading/writing

Data and logs

Quality mindset

Efficiency improvement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Day Shift 7am - 3:30pm (Mon-Fri)

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 GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). The Packaging Line Technician reports to the department Supervisor and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure we package quality vitamins.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates automatic and semi-automatic filling and labeling equipment.
• Determines which slat is appropriate for the production run, uses hand tools to manually adjust controls and assemble equipment.
• Supplies bulk to packaging lines; keeps packaging lines supplied with components and removes finish product from packaging lines.
• Maintains routine logs and records of cleaning and production activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with procedures.
• Performs in-process quality checks, pulls in-process and retains samples as needed, inspects tablets, capsules and bottles for defects as they are being packaged, and pulls defective ones as necessary without slowing down line or disrupting production.
• Notifies Line Lead or Supervisor of problems that disrupts production as soon as possible.
• Assembles and reviews product batch records for cGMP compliance in order to facilitate timely approval of finished product for commercial distribution.
• Maintains routine logs and records of cleaning and production activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with procedures.
• Performs all duties in compliance with cGMP’s, SOP’s and safety procedures.
• Continually monitors equipment and product moving through line to ensure quality, packs product in boxes, uses tape machines to seal boxes; and loads packed products onto pallets ensuring production and safety goals are met.
• Uses computer programming unit to adjust controls and machine operation.
• Plays a major role in continuous process improvement of the packaging line.
• Trains and cross-trains other operators in all functions of production line.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion, using rags, broom and dustpan as appropriate.
• Disassembles and sanitizes equipment at closeout of products; washes parts and machinery with water and cleansing/sanitizing agents; dries as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience Required
• No prior experience Required
• + 1 year related experience Preferred
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience Required
• No prior experience Required
• + 1 year related experience Preferred
• 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.

Physical or Work Requirements

Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs. Travel 0%

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 include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

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.

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.

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.

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.