Coating Operator; Day Shift

Position: Coating Operator (Day Shift)
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 sponsorship including I-983 participation.

Day Shift 4

The Coating Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting automatic equipment that mixes coating solutions and coats vitamin products, ensuring finished products comply with production standards and tolerances. This role requires constant quality checks. The Coating Operator reports to the Department Leader.

Key Responsibilities

Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:

* Identifies and locates coating ingredients, transports to the mixer, mixes in accordance with specific instructions to prepare solution for a particular product; subdivides and transfer solution to coating pans.

* Identifies and locates in-process tablets for coating; subdivides and loads tablets into the coating machine.

* Calibrates controls on equipment to ensure proper volume, atomization, pan speed, and temperatures for each type of product; monitors the coating process operation constantly to ensure the product is coated in accordance with company standards.

* Unloads, subdivides coated tablets; and weighs/reconciles finished product to within 97%-101% of loaded product.

* Completes and maintains specific and accurate documentation on batch records, labels, and logs.

* Apply a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to charge and yield products.

* Sets up 3-piece containers.

* Disassembles equipment, cleans; reassembles and prepares for next batch of coating; cleans other areas of room to ensure a sanitary coating operation.

* Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a team player, flexible and adaptable. Collaborative and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Critical Success Factors

You'll be most successful in this role if you have:

* Manual dexterity to manipulate controls on coating equipment.

* Ability to read English sufficiently well to understand operating procedures.

* Basic math skills.

* Communicates well with supervisors and leads.

Capabilities & Skills Required

In order to take on these challenges, you'll need to have:

* Requires a high school diploma / GED or 9 years equivalency of related work experience.

* Forklift certification within six months of attaining the position.

* Requires 3 months of manufacturing experience.

* Prior experience as a production machine operator or utility worker is preferred.

* A complete working knowledge of the coating operation from the preparation of coating solutions to operating coating equipment is preferred.

* Manual dexterity to manipulate controls and adjust equipment.

* English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records. Communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.

* Ability to stand/walk for a 12 hour shift. Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time. Push/pull/lift/carry containers of product regularly throughout shift.

* Safely operate a lift truck, pallet jack and forklift, in congested areas. Occasionally lifts loads up to 35 pounds.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

The salary range for this position is $40,000.00 - $66,000.00.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is…