Packaging Operator 1

Job Description

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options

Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays

401K including company matching and profit sharing

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive training

Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary

Primarily responsible for duties associated with the packaging operation to include machine monitoring, finished product packaging inspections, manual assembly, and pack-outs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Follows department procedures, batch record instructions and cGMP guidelines always

Follows verbal instructions and direction from Line Lead, Department Lead, Supervisor or Manager or other authorized personnel

Operates packaging equipment and makes any necessary adjustments as needed to meet expected efficiency

Responsible for first level quality control of product through in-process monitoring and/or visual inspections

Performs various types of manual pack-outs, such as bottle packing, consumers, reworks, cleaning etc.

Performs disassembly and reassembly of equipment to include washing and sanitization of equipment, main packaging room, floors, walls, etc.

Performs tasks associated with the preparation of the packaging lines, such as issuing and verifying materials to the packaging batch record/line

Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety, and work relationships

Attends department and company meetings

Other Duties

Complies with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as state, federal and local laws

Fully complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and health and safety regulations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

English literacy (be able to effectively communicate in English)

Basic math skills; must be able to use a calculator and compute basic math equations

Basic Mechanical aptitude

Preferred: Knowledge of cGMP’s and/or 1 year work experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position requires the ability to stoop, bend over, reach, and manipulate objects repetitively while standing for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift to 30 lbs following the company's safety policy

Occasionally it may require lifting >50 lbs. using assistance and following the company's safety policy

Excellent eyesight and general physical health is required

Ability to physically respond quickly to developments on the production line.

Training

Must complete all required cGMP and EH&S Training Curriculum to include additional training in accordance to federal and state standards

May be required to train new packaging personnel or temporary employee on packaging process

Must attend all department training sessions/meetings

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Full-time