Process Operator 1 Blending

Natural Alternatives International Inc; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision

Vacation & holidays

401k match & profit sharing

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Natural Alternatives International Inc (NAI) in Vista, CA, is seeking a Process Operator 1 Blending to support blending operations. You will operate blending equipment, verify batch records, and help ensure quality and safety across the production cycle in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and ability to work under supervision with opportunities for growth, company benefits, and advancement within a global supplements manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of manufacturing/packaging work experience; knowledge of cGMP’s preferred.
• Must have neat and legible handwriting and be highly accurate in recording on process documents.
• Must have good math computation skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible to produce blends as required in order to satisfy quality, manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Operate blending equipment under supervision and, by end of orientation, safely operate equipment.
• Follow batch record instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Complete required paperwork and basic calculations (e.g., yield, tare weight).
• Monitor product quality during processing; adjust as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Load raw materials and verify against batch records.
• Weigh drums of blended material and record data.
• Complete batch records and drum labels; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Math calculations

Attention to detail

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fitzmill operation

Screener operation

Job description

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Process Operator 1 Blending

Vista, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1568

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

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.

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

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.

• 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 safety 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 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 or fingers, 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
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

NAI is an AffHandshake(ty)/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards 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.