Process Operator 1 Blending

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401k with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

3 weeks' vacation

Job summary

A leading dietary supplements manufacturer in California is looking for a Blending Operator to ensure quality blends meet production standards. This position involves operating equipment, monitoring quality, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, manufacturing experience, and the ability to meet safety regulations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including medical and 401k with company matching.

Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing/packaging work experience.
• Fluent in English – read, write, and understand.
• Neat and legible handwriting for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce blends to meet quality and customer requirements.
• Operate blending equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor product quality during processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements, and we are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a global company with opportunities for growth, development, competitive pay and benefits.

SHIFT HOURS: 3:15 PM - 11:45 PM, Monday to Friday

Summary

Primarily responsible to produce blends as required in order to satisfy quality, manufacturing and customer requirements. This position represents a critical process in the production cycle and attention to detail is a requirement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs duties associated with processing technologies in manufacturing operations involved with blending or mixing of ingredients.
• By end of orientation period, must be able to competently and safely operate equipment associated with blending operations.
• Follows batch record instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and training manuals.
• Accurately completes required paperwork and documentation, including basic math calculations such as % yield and tare weight.
• Monitors and inspects product quality during processing.
• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles equipment.
• Able to adjust functional parts and instrument controls.
• Reports process or equipment problems to supervisor; performs minor or basic troubleshooting.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Attends all company training sessions.
• Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety, and work relationships.
• Carries out all responsibilities in compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws. Fully complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and health and safety regulations.

Other Duties

• Operation of auxiliary equipment such as Fitzmill and screeners when required during the process.
• Verifies and checks off all materials against batch record before loading blender.
• Loading of raw materials into blenders and unloading when batches are blended.
• Weigh drums of blended material and record weights on batch record.
• Completes any paperwork necessary (e.g., batch records (yields), drum labels, etc.).
• Clean blenders after processing and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as required. May be required to assist in other departments to support workload.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of manufacturing/packaging work experience; knowledge of cGMP’s preferred. Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
• Must have neat and legible handwriting and be highly accurate in recording on process documents. Must have good math computation skills and be able to use a calculator.
• Knowledge of and competency with using metric measurements.
• Ability to execute the established procedures required in the Blending process.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to react to machine and equipment requirements. Must be able to work well as a team member with all departments within the company.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Lifting requirement: Up to the maximum safety‑recommended 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Mainly manufacturing facility where exposed to computerized equipment, moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and airborne dust and powders. While working, will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, hair net, face mask, gloves, goggles, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• 3 weeks' vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401k including company matching and profit sharing
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of the Month and other recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

NAI is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) with submission and passing a pre‑employment post‑offer drug test is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position. Upon successful completion of the background check process, we will determine the date when your employment begins. NAI utilizes E‑Verify to electronically verify employment eligibility.