Production Flex Technician

About the role

Like variety? As a Production Flex Technician at Lightning Nutraceuticals, you won't be stuck doing the same task all day. You'll be cross-trained to work in Pre-Weigh/Dispensing, Blending, and on our Packaging Line, moving where the production schedule needs you most. It's a hands-on role for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and wants to learn the full manufacturing process for dietary supplements.

What you'll do

Your assignment will change based on daily production needs. We'll train you in each area below.

• Weigh and dispense raw materials exactly to the batch record, using calibrated scales and verifying lot numbers, item codes, and quantities.
• Perform and document daily scale verifications before use.
• Label, stage, and segregate dispensed materials by batch to prevent mix-ups.
• Complete second-person verification checks on weighed materials when required.
• Report short, damaged, or discrepant raw materials to the lead and Inventory before proceeding.

• Set up, operate, and break down blending equipment per SOP and the master batch record.
• Charge ingredients in the specified order and run blends for the required time and speed.
• Discharge, weigh, and label finished blends; record yields and any deviations.
• Clean and sanitize blenders, utensils, and rooms between batches and during allergen or product changeovers.
• Complete line clearance and cleaning logs before a new batch starts.

• Operate and support packaging equipment such as bottle unscramble rs, fillers/counters, cottoners, desiccant inserters, cappers, induction sealers, labelers, and cartoners.
• Perform in-process checks: counts, fill weights, cap torque, seal integrity, label placement, and lot/expiration coding.
• Load components (bottles, caps, labels, inserts, cartons) and confirm they match the packaging record.
• Hand-pack, case-pack, palletize, and label finished goods for the warehouse.
• Perform line clearance at the start and end of every run and at each changeover.

• Follow cGMPs, SOPs, and batch records exactly; record entries in real time, accurately and legibly (good documentation practices).
• Wear required PPE and gowning, and follow safety, sanitation, and allergen-control procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and organized (5S); assist with deep cleaning and housekeeping.
• Support routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly at shift change and between departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals.

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, or a warehouse setting.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written SOPs and batch records in English.
• Basic math skills for weights, counts, and unit conversions (g, kg, lb).
• Strong attention to detail and accurate, legible handwriting for documentation.
• Willingness to rotate between departments and adjust to schedule changes on short notice.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Experience in a cGMP environment: dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food, or cosmetics.
• Hands-on experience with any of: dispensing/pre-weigh, powder blending, encapsulation, or bottle packaging lines.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification.

Physical requirements and work environment

• Stand and walk for the full shift (8-10+ hours), with frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand motion.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lb regularly, and up to 55 lb - confirm with assistance or lifting aids.
• Wear full gowning and PPE for extended periods: hairnet, beard cover, gloves, lab coat or smock, safety glasses, dust mask or respirator, and safety shoes.
• Work around fine powders, botanical odors, and common food…