SUMMARY: Entry level position but should have basic knowledge of equipment. Able to setup and operate main equipment in a production line. Will be required to fill up forms and perform reconciliations.

Duties And Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Assembles and disassembles machine
• Sets-up and operates main filling machine
• Makes minor adjustments and fine-tuning
• Sets-up secondary equipment (printers/checkweighers/x-rays/metal detectors)
• Understands handling and storage of heavy and delicate machine parts
• Understands and follows production and sanitation processes
• Fills-up forms, weights and line checks legibly
• Converts between grams, kgs and lbs.
• Converts weight to packaging unit (e.g. from kgs to packets or kgs to capsules)
• Calculates percentage yield/loss
• Pays attention to detail
• Pays attention to safety
• Creates maintenance request
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma, one to two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to fill-up forms, weights, and line checks legibly.
• Possesses basic math skills
• Able to convert between grams, kgs. and lbs.
• Able to convert weight to packaging unit (e.g., from kgs to packets or kgs to capsules)
• Able to calculate percentage yield/loss
• Possesses basic mechanical skills
• Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods preferred.
• Committed to excellence and high standards
• Must possess strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills, and mechanical aptitude
• Pays strong attention to details and ability to follow instructions and complete paperwork as needed
• Must be versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Possesses good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Has the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Has the ability to understand and follow all safety requirements and cautions
• Has the ability to perform the physical labor necessary to complete the job
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Forklift certified a plus.