Blending Operator

Shift 5

The Blending Operator is responsible for:

• Pulling raw materials from the warehouse for stage product accountability.
• Bleaching ingredients following explicit directions on batch record procedures and discharging into super sacks (up to 1,000 kilos); weighing to ensure correct weight/volume, and using forklift to transport sacks to compressing area.
• Applying Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to stage, charge, and yield products.
• Making appropriate entries onto batch records, labels, and logbooks ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensuring cleanliness of blending equipment and blending room to required standards by using small hand tools to disassemble equipment and cleaning as necessary; and thoroughly cleaning the walls, floors, and all other fixtures in the blending room using standard cleaning tools and cleansing agents.
• Operating sieve analysis machine to test particle size; testing moisture level in product to ensure its integrity and compliance with set standards.
• Subdividing bulk product for outside sales in accordance with instructions.
• Maintaining a variety of written records on cleaning, checking, and product batches as required by the FDA and Pharmavite procedures.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors

• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls of blending and other equipment.
• Physical ability to work on feet for a full shift, regularly lifting and carrying heavy containers up to 50lbs, and performing all duties of job in a safe manner.
• English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records. Communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Requires a high school diploma or GED is required or 5 years work equivalency.
• Requires forklift certification within six months of attaining position.
• Requires three years of manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience as a production machine operator or utility worker or similar work is preferred.
• A complete working knowledge of the blending operation is preferred.
• Stand and often walk up and down stairs for the full shift, with little/no flexibility to move from the work station.
• Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time.
• Push/pull/lift/carry heavy containers of product regularly throughout shift of up to 50lbs.
• Safely operate a fork lift and pallet jack in congested areas.
• Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection.
• Warm to hot temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor to major discomfort.
• 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.

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 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. 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. We prohibit 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. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals 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 recruiter@pharmavite.com. 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.