Production Assistant, Manufacturing

About the role

This position will support activities within the Production Department, specifically with the manufacturing of finished products.

Responsibilities

• Obtain raw materials from warehouse.
• Weigh and measure ingredients.
• Combine and mix ingredients.
• Transfer materials during processing.
• Document activities according to established protocols.
• Assemble, sanitize, and operate equipment.
• Clean and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment as well as facilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment can be from moderate to loud.

Must be able to stand on a concrete floor for the majority of the shift, walk part of the time and sit occasionally. Must be able to use fingers and hands to manipulate and adjust equipment and select and inspect product. Must be able to reach arm’s length, kneel and crouch at various times. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at various times and 25 pounds regularly. Must be able to manipulate and use barrel mover with up to 600 pound load.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience within a cGMP environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Language skills – must be able to read, record and speak the English language.
• Reasoning ability – must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations – must be able to obtain an industrial powered forklift certification.
• Must have clear vision from twenty inches to twenty feet and must be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Skills

• Thoroughness
• Teamwork Orientation
• Time Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Ability to follow specific directions, both written and oral
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) as needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance greatly subsidized by the company
• Dental, Life, Paid Leave and Disability Insurance at no cost to employees
• HSA, HRA, and Day Care Assistance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Profit-Sharing Bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Pay

The starting wage for this position is $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Usual working hours: Monday – Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Capability to work extended hours if necessary.