Packager; Day Shift and Swing Shift

Packager (Day Shift and Swing Shift positions available)

Full Time – Layton, UT, US

7 OPENINGS FOR DAY SHIFT PACKAGER: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

5 OPENINGS FOR SWING SHIFT PACKAGER: 2:00 – 10:30 PM

Salary Range: $14.00 to $15.00 Hourly

Somafina is an industry leader in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements. Our commitment to our customers and our aggressive growth strategy provide opportunities to manage uniquely complex projects with a team of dedicated and expert collaborators. We pride ourselves on our superior commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards while fostering a company culture that is collaborative and supportive.

Processing and preparing of product into bulk, filled bottles, or packaged for packing and shipment.

• Preparing product into bulk, filled bottles or packaged for packing and shipment.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as boxes, shrink-wrap, labels or pallets.
• Inspects materials, products, and containers for non-conformances at each step of the packaging process and inspects filled containers to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Records information, such as batch code, time, and date packaged. Responsible for correct count, accurate label placement, batch codes and lids for each bottle, and works from technical data to ensure quality production runs.
• Logs and reports production information in written and electronic form.
• Identifies boxes and pallets with the correct customer’s work order information.
• Operates basic machinery with the ability to make minor adjustments or repairs (e.g., start, stop, or regulate speed of conveyor; start, stop, or set up tape machine).

• Must contribute to department team incentive goals. Team incentive goals and rewards are based on productivity, both quantity and quality of work, and the accuracy with which the job and/or processes are completed. Each team member is dependent upon the contribution level of his/her co‑worker.
• As part of the production team each employee is required to cross‑train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the packaging department.
• Supports and participates in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills to input data into the database.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but simple written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current food handler’ permit.
• English proficiency required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and converse and listen.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver items over head as part of routine job duties.
• The employee must exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (7 openings)

Swing Shift: 2:00 – 10:30 PM (5 openings)