Packaging Operator

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo, a leader in vitamins and supplements, seeks a Packaging Operator for a 6a-6p shift. You will monitor production, adjust packaging lines, set up scales and weights, and ensure batch records and product quality. Ability to lift 60 lbs, stand long periods, and communicate in English is required.

You will work closely with teams to prevent delays, perform inspections, and maintain clean, efficient equipment while following LOTO procedures and CGMP SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of machine operator experience (outside SCN BestCo) or 3 months at SCN BestCo or CPT through NCMI.
• Must lift/move up to 60 lbs.
• Open to shifting as needed.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Basic computer knowledge (log CGMP SOP training & email).
• Basic math to adjust equipment settings.
• Written/oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintains understanding of the production schedule for the shift.
• Adjusts packaging equipment; identifies defects and fixes quickly.
• Operates, packs and ensures quality of bagging machine and case packer.
• Sets up material, aligns bag length, printer, and paper.
• Sets up Ishida scales, programs weights, and counts pieces.
• Manages changeovers to minimize delays and keep line running smoothly.
• Works with Packers to troubleshoot and keep machines running.
• Cleans machines and uses equipment efficiently.
• Follows batch records and ensures finished product quality (weights, materials, packaging, labeling).
• Follows LOTO policy during cleaning/maintenance.

Skills

Self-starter

Mechanical aptitude

Integrity

Quality focus

Multi-tasking

Hygiene

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

A shift, 6a-6p, SuperChew Bottling

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be done
• Understands the packaging equipment being used and how to adjust when needed. Identifies packaging defects quickly and makes adjustments immediately
• Responsible for the operation, packing and quality of the bagging machine, and case packer
• Ensure machine is set up properly; thread/align paper, adjust bag length, line up printer, line up paper, center bags
• Set up Ishida scales, turn on computer and zero scale, program net weights, set/adjust vibrators, and adjust for proper piece count
• Manages changeovers quickly and assures that the production line continues to run smoothly and efficiently with no unnecessary delays
• Work closely with Packers to troubleshoot and keep machines up and running efficiently
• Clean machines as appropriate, and uses equipment effectively assuring that it remains in good working order
• General operation: loading bagging material, sleeves, RSC, and glue; trouble shoot during operation; calculate amount of product required to finish order; control waste; attain maximum output/efficiency
• Fully responsible for following batch record and completing reports accurately. Fully responsible for the quality of the finished product, i.e. correct weights, correct bagging material, packing, shrink wrapping, ticketing, lot number coding and the correct product for the bag
• Follow SCN BestCo’s LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy
• Setting and observation of case weight checker
• Mix assorted flavors accurately and run out evenly
• Complete 15-minute inspections of finished product and record details immediately
• Totally responsible for ensuring the maximum output, efficiency and productivity
• Requisition materials ahead of production and return unused materials

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Motivated Self-starter with the ability to work with moderate supervision
• History demonstrating good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• High level of personal integrity
• Quality conscious
• Ability to handle multi-tasks
• Hygiene oriented
• Good writing and analytical skills
• Production oriented
• Able to react to sudden production changes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1-year of Machine operator experience outside of SCN Bestco Inc. or 3 months working as a machine operator at SCN Bestco or a Certified Production Technician through NCMI.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Basic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and email
• Basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide and make fine adjustments in equipment settings
• Effective and clear written /oral communication skills fluent in English to clearly communicate with other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• More than one year of Packaging Operator experience
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Prior Manufacturing experience
• FDA experience