Weigh Operator

Pharmavite; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) match

Performance bonus

Job summary

Pharmavite in Opelika, Alabama is seeking a Weigh Operator to weigh ingredients for manufacturing batches of vitamin tablets, ensuring accurate weight and correct ingredient types in a GMP setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (or 5 years of experience), forklift certification within six months, and at least three years of weighing/ manufacturing experience, plus basic English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED or 5 years of work equivalent experience.
• Requires forklift certification within six months of attaining position.
• Requires a minimum of three years manufacturing experience with weighing operations.

Responsibilities

• Reads batch sheets to identify required materials; locates ingredients and pulls from stock using a fork lift/pallet jack.
• Uses scales to weigh large and partial containers and subdivides ingredients as necessary.
• Prepares product labels and makes necessary entries on batch records.
• Transports weighed ingredients to staging area using fork lift/pallet jack.
• Cleans and prepares drum containers for more ingredients.
• Checks part numbers, lot numbers, and expiration date on all ingredients to ensure accuracy, completeness and use of ingredients well before expiration date in compliance with GMPs.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Uses JDE/ DSI and Manufacturing Execution System.
• Maintains inventory log sheets on all partial raw materials.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Day Shift 5

The Weigh Operator will be responsible for weighing all partial containers of ingredients to be used in manufacturing batches of vitamin tablets, ensuring accuracy of weight and correct types of ingredients.

Responsibilities:

• Reads batch sheets to identify required materials; locates ingredients and pulls from stock using a fork lift/pallet jack.
• Uses scales to weigh large and partial containers and subdivides ingredients as necessary.
• Prepares product labels and makes necessary entries on batch records.
• Transports weighed ingredients to staging area using fork lift/pallet jack.
• Cleans and prepares drum containers for more ingredients.
• Checks part numbers, lot numbers, and expiration date on all ingredients to ensure accuracy, completeness and use of ingredients well before expiration date in compliance with GMPs.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Uses JDE/ DSI and Manufacturing Execution System.
• Maintains inventory log sheets on all partial raw materials.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Requires a High School diploma or GED or 5 years of work equivalent experience.

Certification:

Requires forklift certification within six months of attaining position.

Experience:

Requires a working knowledge of weighing operations, typically resulting from a minimum of three years manufacturing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requires:

• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls of scale, fork lift and other equipment.
• English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records. Communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.

Physical Requirements:

Stand/walk for the full work shift. Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time. Frequently lift containers of up to 50 pounds. Safely operate a fork lift in congested areas.

Environment:

Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear ear plugs. Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort. The employee wear protective eye wear, dust mask, plastic gloves and back support.

Safety:

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren’t predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don’t exist – you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team – to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that’s as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being – as well as peace of mind. These rewards – plus our new recognition program – ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $37,000.00 - $60,000.00.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees inaccordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity, to meet the needs of our business. Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime.

Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that’s right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. Weprohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmaviterecruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensatesindividuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT:

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

DISCLOSURE:

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.