Manufacturing Associate
MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, leverages 50+ years of scientific experience to thoughtfully craft quality supplements made with real food & nutrients that your body knows how to absorb. Since our founding in 1973, MegaFood has been committed to providing people safe, high-quality supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. MegaFood products are tested for 150+ pesticides, are NSF GMP certified, and are made without the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame). MegaFood is also Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with rePurpose Global and has enabled recovery of over 740,000 pounds of nature-bound plastic since it became certified in 2023.
About the role
The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for operating equipment and performing tasks that support the various business needs in manufacturing. This may vary and includes (but is not limited to) coating, roller compaction, blending, milling, pressing, and the cleaning of various manufacturing equipment—as well as weekly majors.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and inspects materials for weighing/use.
- Verifies that the correct materials and the correct lots are being used per Work Order.
- Weighs and blends all material needed, checking all materials and weights.
- Completes paperwork and uses electronic batching system.
- Operates equipment to move materials (pallet jack, powered jack, carts).
- Dispenses powder mixtures into the proper containers per Work Order.
- Operates the following additional equipment located in the manufacturing department: Blender, Mill, Tablet Coater, Granulator, Oven.
- Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious/productive team effort.
- Contributes to the department team effort by helping the team achieve the results needed.
- General mechanical aptitude required for assembling, disassembling, and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Assists as needed and works closely with all other departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience is required.
- 1 year of related work experience is required.
- Manufacturing/GMP experience is preferred.
Skills
- Ability to speak and read English.
- Must be able to read measurements and write/document on production logs.
- Must be able to read & write numbers accurately from work orders, labels, and product lot numbers.
- Daily use of good math skills required for computing measurements and must be able to use a calculator to verify results.
- Must be able to push/wheel cones of raw materials over 100 lbs.
Physical or Work Requirements
Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.
Pay
National Target Base Pay Range: $40,000.00 - $66,000.00
The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $45,000.00 - $74,000.00 to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. 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.
Benefits
Our total rewards package for this position may include:
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) match
- Other wellness benefits
MegaFood is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.