Technical Operator

Lief Labs, LLC; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Participation

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lief Labs, LLC is seeking a Technical Operator for the 1st shift (Mon–Fri 5:00am–1:00pm; weekends as needed). You will monitor production equipment, ensure product quality, perform setup and preventive maintenance, and report malfunctions to the supervisor.

The role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a cGMP environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in mechanical maintenance and 1 year in Production Operations, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• 1 year of production operations experience.
• Understanding of production machines and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality work within deadlines under supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on assignments.
• Communicate and coordinate with others as needed.
• Operate and set up assigned production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Lief Labs is a premier formulation, product development, and manufacturing partner for leading dietary supplement brands. Our world-class R&D and Product Development teams create innovative, great-tasting formulations, while our state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility delivers scalable, turnkey solutions that help entrepreneurial companies build and grow successful brands.

Job Summary:

The Technical Operator will be assigned to production equipment or a packaging line. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards. Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams and report malfunctions to a supervisor. Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product. Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing. Perform preventative maintenance and inspect parts for signs of excessive wear or damage. Schedule is 1 st shift Monday through Friday 5:00am - 1:00pm and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Work on assigned production equipment.
• Perform set-up on assigned production equipment.
• PM equipment in assigned production area.
• Making sure machines are working properly and efficiently.
• Fix and adjust equipment per Manufacturer’s Manual
• Support and assist in installation of any new equipment.
• Support Engineering to provide data and improvement the efficiency of equipment in production.
• Report and elevate any issue in production to supervisor and Leads.
• Support Janitorial to keep area clean and compliant to cGMP.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–2-year experience in mechanical maintenance
• Solid work ethics
• Mechanically Inclined
• Understand and familiar with Good Manufacture Practice (cGMP)
• 1 years’ experience in Production Operations
• Knowledge of production machines and processes.
• Ability to work while standing/rotation and handle packaging equipment to make precise measurements. Ability to pay attention to the details.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Understand how to planning & organize self and work.
• Possess good communication both written and verbal.
• Performs work with quality standards.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Schedule is 1 st shift Monday through Friday 5:00am - 1:00pm and weekends as needed .

Why Join Lief?

At Lief, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative products that improve lives while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. We value collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive.

Whether you're looking to expand your project management expertise or take the next step in your career, this role offers meaningful exposure to the full product development lifecycle and opportunities to grow within a collaborative organization.

Physical & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, talk, move about, hear and speak. May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions.

The employee requires to push, lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds, and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts. Must be able to stand for approximately 8-10 hours.

Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and drive projects to solution.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$29.86 per hour. Starting pay is determined by several factors including experience, skills, education, training, and market conditions.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Participation
• Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Suppose you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran. In that case, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records