Manufacturing Lead Trainer

Job Summary

Responsible for the preparation, production and packaging of blend material. Learns all production positions in the Carlsbad Production facility to be able to perform assigned duties while regular assigned employees are away from work. Provides assistance and training to operator. Maintain blend equipment and production area cleanliness. Must complete all applicable SOP and QA trainings.

The hourly rate for California based employees for this role is $32.34/hour.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!

• Manufacturing Kitting, Blending, and Vertical Packaging Operator requirements completed.
• Assists Production Supervisor with implementation of development plans for employees, including hands‑on training of all manufacturing personnel.
• Effectively read, understand and extract vital information from detailed batch records in written and electronic forms. Utilize this information to execute proper work instructions using the DQS system.
• Screen, blend and package a variety of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, including those which are allergenic.
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all processing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of equipment to include; prep, clean, operate, as well as performing minor repairs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, blending, packaging and material inspection per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any equipment issues or damage to your immediate supervisor and maintenance.
• Perform retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
• Be able to conduct Tool Box discussion with employees, when needed.
• Monitors, trains and certifies employees of proper use when moving equipment while product is in transit including Fork Lifts, electric pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks.
• Train new and existing employees ensuring everyone is following the proper procedures and not deviating from instructions.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Conduct audits pertaining to Glanbia’s Safety and Quality programs on the production floor.
• Following and living Glanbia values:
  Showing Respect, Winning Together, Finding a Better Way, Performance Matters, and Customers Champion.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, and State Ordinance).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.
• Ability to follow direction and work with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice.
• Clear command of the English language both verbal and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an…