Packaging Line Technician

## Packaging Line Technician Apply locations:
Opelika, ALtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R12471
** 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.
**** Day Shift 4 6am - 6pm
** The
** Packaging Line Technician
** sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts equipment to package product and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and good manufacturing processes GMP's. The Packaging Line Technician reports to the department Supervisor and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure we package quality vitamins.
** Key Responsibilities
** Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver are:
* A strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working to resolve mechanical issues and can perform root cause analysis with training when things go wrong.
* Knowledge and comfort operating a variety of manufacturing packaging equipment in a fast-paced- production line where team efficiency is rewarded.
* Proficient English ability to read and write effectively and communicate with staff, read and understand standard operating procedures, manufacturing instructions and complete required production and cleaning logs.
* Working with and understanding data, which tracks line efficiency and down time. With a quality mindset is attentive to detail and maintains accurate logs and records of production activities, ensuring, compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Responsible for quality of own work while adhering to required GMP requirements.
* Understands that efficiency is important and strives to continually improve changeover time which contributes to team efficiency.
** THE CANDIDATE
** The ideal candidate is someone who has worked in an environment which focuses on events such as lean manufacturing training and or experience in a continuous process improvement environment. You are change agile and thrive on helping others succeed and embrace this journey. You believe in recognition and practice active listening skills with your team and others.
** Critical Success Factors
** You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:
* Working knowledge in a manufacturing, packaging or shipping environment is preferred but not required.
* Ability to read and understand procedures, good manufacturing practices "GMP's", packaging standards, batch records, and follow verbal and written instructions.
* Comfortable with constant change and are self-driven.
** Capabilities & Skills Required
** In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have:
* High School diploma/GED or 5 years equivalency of related work experience.
* Ability to intermittently lift and/or move loads of up to 50 lbs. with the use of pallet jacks and or other mechanical aids. Pulls, push, bends and twits, moving boxes of product to conveyers and pallets. Stands/walks for full work shift.
* Manual dexterity to operate filling and labeling equipment, operate controls, hand tools to assemble/disassemble parts of equipment. Required to stand and walk up the full shift.
* Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills in English.
** 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 **$37,000.00 - $60,000.00**.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,…