Set Up Trainee 2nd Shift

Piping Rock; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products is seeking a Set Up Trainee Associate at our Farmingdale facility. You will support setup, changeovers, and startup activities for the Encapsulation/Tablet line under supervision, while adhering to GMP and SOP guidelines.

The role involves equipment cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and following safety protocols, with training provided. This is an entry-level manufacturing position with opportunities to grow within a compliant, FDA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined and able to follow SOPs and GMPs.
• Basic reading and writing in English required.
• Lock-out/Tag-out awareness is helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to work in an environment with powders and allergens.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.
• Physical ability to bend, stretch, kneel and climb.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, changeovers, start-ups and shutdowns of Encapsulation/Tablet equipment under trainer guidance.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitization of equipment and ancillary systems.
• Support preventive maintenance on encapsulation equipment and related machinery per PM checklist.
• Assist mechanics to troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed.
• Monitor batch records and product appearance during startup and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Reads and writes in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

298 Adams Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor/Manufacturing Management, the Set Up Trainee Associate is responsible for setup, breakdown cleaning and preventive maintenance on the Encapsulation/Tablet machine and all ancillary equipment. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities:

• Assiston the complete changeovers, set- ups and start -ups of Encapsulation/Tablet machine with the guidance of the set-up trainer.
• Assist on the major and minor cleaning and sanitization of the Encapsulation/Tablet machine and all ancillary equipment with the guidance of the set-up trainer.
• Basic knowledge measuring tools, hand tools and hardware.
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance on the Encapsulation/Tablet machine, polisher, deduster and powder transfer equipment as per the PM checklist as instructed by trainer.
• Assist mechanic to solve mechanical issues as needed.
• Set up powder transfer / vacuum-max.
• Check the physical parameters following batch record and product appearance as per reference board during the startup process.
• Check the physical parameters following batch records during troubleshooting as needed.
• Uses proper tools to perform a specific task.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mechanically inclined
• Electrical knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
• Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training.
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and climb.

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

298 Adams Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA