Production Technician, Packaging Operations

Overview

THE ROLE: The Production Technician performs a wide variety of tasks to prepare and ensure the operation of new production equipment in powder and tea manufacturing. This position plays a key role in troubleshooting and changing out equipment. It requires knowledge of all production equipment and the ability to train others within the facility. It also requires the flexibility to rotate into various positions when needed.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE

• Ability to perform all production jobs including, but not limited to Manufacturing, Packaging, Change Over, etc.
• Troubleshoot equipment as necessary to minimize machine downtime
• Complete rapid change outs of equipment to minimize equipment downtime and ensure quality production in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Ensure equipment clearances with quality control before start of processing
• Follow all safety procedures at all times. Report any unsafe acts or incidents
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations
• Absorb and communicate all procedures effectively and train others, as needed
• Able to train others on all jobs, equipment, products, etc.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM

Qualifications

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Skills: Ability to operate production equipment to Herbalife's specifications
  Ability to instruct and train people
  Good documentation principals, including legibility
  Ability to communicate/interact with Supervision, OEM representatives, team members, and trainees
  Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  Compliance with all safety rules and regulations
  Good math skills to compute yields, variances and troubleshoot
  Ability to interface with machine, controls and computers
  Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language
  Problem-solving skills
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience: Working independently as well as in a team environment.
  Working experience as a manufacturing, packaging, or changeover technician in nutraceuticals
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  Associates degree a plus
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory experience
  Experience using High Speed Mixers, Powder Blenders, Fluid Bed Dryers, Sifters, Scales, Liquid batching systems
  Prefer 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 6 months at Herbalife, as well as packaging line experience
  Food manufacturing or packaging experience a plus

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Skills: Ability to operate production equipment to Herbalife's specifications
  Ability to instruct and train people
  Good documentation principals, including legibility
  Ability to communicate/interact with Supervision, OEM representatives, team members, and trainees
  Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  Compliance with all safety rules and regulations
  Good math skills to compute yields, variances and troubleshoot
  Ability to interface with machine, controls and computers
  Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language
  Problem-solving skills
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience: Working independently as well as in a team environment.
  Working experience as a manufacturing, packaging, or changeover technician in nutraceuticals
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  Associates degree a plus
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory experience
  Experience using High Speed Mixers, Powder Blenders, Fluid Bed Dryers, Sifters, Scales, Liquid batching systems
  Prefer 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 6 months at Herbalife, as well as packaging line experience
  Food manufacturing or packaging experience a plus

Benefits

• Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.