Process Operator 1 Weighing

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

Job summary

Natural Alternatives International Inc. is seeking a Process Operator 1 Weighing for the Vista, CA facility.

The role centers on preparing materials, weighing raw ingredients, and verifying weights for the production line during 3:15 PM to 11:45 PM shift, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, English literacy, and at least one year in manufacturing with cGMP familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience in solid dosage tech.
• Basic math computations using a calculator required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English (instructions, SOPs, batch records).

Responsibilities

• Weighs and dispenses raw materials for manufacturing operations.
• Process batch orders accurately by end of orientation.
• Follow batch records, SOPs, and training manuals.
• Complete required paperwork and basic math calculations.
• Monitor product quality during processing.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Report problems to supervisor; perform basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean production areas.
• Attend company training sessions.
• Meet performance standards for quality, productivity, safety, and teamwork.
• Comply with cGMP and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Basic math

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Process Operator 1 Weighing

Weighing-102 Full Time Light Industrial Vista, CA, US

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. 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 great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

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

Summary

• Primarily responsible for the duties associated with the preparation process, weighing of raw materials and checking/verifying weights being performed in the Weighing operation.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Under general supervision, performs duties associated with weighing, or dispensing raw materials used for manufacturing operations.
• By end of orientation period, must be able to competently and accurately process batch orders.
• 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

• Responsible for checking the accuracy of scales at the beginning of each shift. Weighs raw materials into drums.
• Inputs amount of materials being weighed into computer. Performs weight checks as needed.
• Completes any paperwork necessary e.g., batch records, material prepping sheet, etc. Maintain a clean working environment in Production area.
• Other duties as required.
• May be required to assist in other departments to support workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; English literacy
• At least one year of manufacturing experience related to solid dosage technology; knowledge of cGMP’s preferred.
• Basic math computation skills using a calculator are required.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand English- verbal and written instructions, SOP's and batch records.
• Mechanical aptitude as demonstrated by to dissemble and reassemble machine for cleaning.

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