Packaging Operator 1

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. With manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA, we offer opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and benefits.

About the role

Primarily responsible for duties associated with the packaging operation, including machine monitoring, finished product packaging inspections, manual assembly, and pack-outs.

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures, batch record instructions, and cGMP guidelines at all times.
• Follows verbal instructions and direction from Line Lead, Department Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or other authorized personnel.
• Operates packaging equipment and makes necessary adjustments to meet expected efficiency.
• Responsible for first-level quality control of product through in-process monitoring and/or visual inspections.
• Performs various types of manual pack-outs, such as bottle packing, consumers, reworks, and cleaning.
• Performs disassembly and reassembly of equipment, including washing and sanitization of equipment, main packaging room, floors, walls, etc.
• Performs tasks associated with the preparation of packaging lines, such as issuing and verifying materials to the packaging batch record/line.
• Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety, and work relationships.
• Attends department and company meetings.
• Complies with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as state, federal, and local laws.
• Fully complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and health and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• English literacy (ability to effectively communicate in English).
• Basic math skills; must be able to use a calculator and compute basic math equations.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Preferred: Knowledge of cGMP’s and/or 1 year of work experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend over, reach, and manipulate objects repetitively while standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs following the company's safety policy.
• Occasionally may require lifting over 50 lbs with assistance and following the company's safety policy.
• Excellent eyesight and general physical health.
• Ability to physically respond quickly to developments on the production line.

Training

• Must complete all required cGMP and EH&S training curriculum, including additional training in accordance with federal and state standards.
• May be required to train new packaging personnel or temporary employees on the packaging process.
• Must attend all department training sessions/meetings.

Benefits

• Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO.
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefit options.
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus.
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of the Month, and other recognition programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training.
• Tuition Reimbursement.