Packaging Associate (DAYS

Packaging Associate (DAYS) New Albany, Ohio

• Area of Interest
  Manufacturing Production, Processing & Assembly
• Location
  New Albany, Ohio
• Employment Type
  Full time
• Requisition Number
  R12630
• Shift
  Regular

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.
Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.

Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary:
The Associate Technician is responsible for learning and understanding the assigned functions related to their role. This process is accomplished through hands‑on learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and customer requirements in conjunction with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This role involves learning and developing oneself to take on additional duties, expand their capabilities, and enhance personal skills.
Responsibilities:

• Learns and performs work associated with the safe operation and maintenance of various manufacturing/warehouse equipment, depending on the specialization of process of operations and materials used.
• Monitors equipment parameters (meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls) and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/warehouse/process and quality specifications.
• Resolves common or frequent equipment issues, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustments with guidance.
• Understands production information used daily to manage operations (MDI Boards, electronic platforms, etc.).
• Adheres to cGMP standards in completing relevant paperwork, following good documentation practices, and performing quality control checks.
• Escalate issues related to safety, quality compliance, and equipment status. Communicate needs or other support as needed.
• Participate in all required housekeeping (5S), cleaning, and sanitation.
• Operate material handling equipment, electric hand trucks, walk‑along pallet lifts, hoist, and other equipment as needed.
• Participate in the daily Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) verification list at the beginning of each shift.
• Communicates any issues to the Supervisor that prevent the unit from being used.
• Conducts equipment checklist verification of trailers before and after unloading.
• Participates in equipment changeovers and setups to include parts cleaning and inspection, checklist review, partnering in setup and start‑up of each piece of equipment, and support in functional area.

Education:

• HS Diploma or a combination of equivalent education and experience or knowledge required.

Certifications:

• Must have or be able to complete PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification training.

Experience:

• 0- 2 years' work experience required at this level and successful completion of the Pharmavite Technician Program.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment with others. Working knowledge of manufacturing/warehouse processes or a combination of skills, knowledge, and demonstrated ability to learn is recommended.

Physical Requirements:

• Stands and/or walks for the full work shift, may have restricted flexibility to move from their stations unless relieved by others. May perform repetitive job duties during training and rotations depending on assignment. Intermittently lifts and/or moves loads unassisted of up to 40 pounds and over 40 pounds with the use of pallet jacks (manual or powered), two‑person lift, or other mechanical aids.
  
  Pulls/pushes boxes of product on/offline and/or pallets using pallet jack, hoists, etc.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment controls, production containers on a production line, and hand tools to…