Production Operator- Material Prep (Day Shift)

Nature's Way; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine is seeking a production operator to set up scales and issuing equipment, monitor batch records, and ensure accurate documentation across shifts. The role involves running mixer and conical equipment, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and communicating updates to coworkers.

The position emphasizes following procedures, maintaining records, and contributing to a team-focused production environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school plus specific course requirements.
• Knowledge of weights and measurements (metric system).
• Skill in operating process equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• General computer skills helpful.
• Ability to follow written instructions and issuing procedures.
• Able to keep accurate issuing records and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produces and inspects the quality of products for internal and external customers
• Issues product to work orders in the material prep area and verifies raw material information to work order
• Inspects, sets up, and cleans equipment
• Cleans production rooms
• Completes necessary documentation and paperwork, reconciles and double-checks all work records
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Weights & measurements

Operate process equipment

Basic math skills

General computer skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs the following types of duties: set up scales and other issuing equipment; issues product to batch records and monitors quality of production runs by the use of scales, observation of product, and comparison with former runs; operates mixing and comil equipment; operates bin wash equipment; recommends changes to operation procedures on a run‑by‑run basis as conditions change; cleans equipment and room thoroughly; maintains records of production runs; communicates relevant information to coworkers; performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produces and inspects the quality of products for internal and external customers
• Issues product to work orders in the material prep area and verifies raw material information to work order
• Inspects, sets up, and cleans equipment
• Cleans production rooms
• Completes necessary documentation and paperwork, reconciles and double‑checks all work records
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Four years of high school plus specific course requirements
• Knowledge of weights and measurements, i.e. metric system
• Skill in operating process equipment
• Basic math skills
• General computer skills and experience helpful
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Able to consistently follow correct issuing procedures
• Able to keep accurate issuing records on work orders
• Able to maneuver heavy weights
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination
• Able to communicate well with coworkers on all shifts and to work effectively in a team environment

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.