GU is a family-owned market-leading global sports nutrition brand, and we are looking for a Light Machine Operator to join our Production team! 

GU Energy Labs strives to help athletes to reach their highest potential with products that deliver the right nutrients, in the right amounts, at the right time. Developed in collaboration with Olympians and everyday athletes alike, the GU nutrition matrix of Hydration, Energy and Recovery products has helped countless athletes achieve their dreams since its creation in 1993. Headquartered in Berkeley, GU Energy Labs produces all of its Energy Gels onsite with just the right blend of heart and science.

This role is for someone who is excited to start or enhance a career in production, while making a big impact in a close-knit team environment. The ideal candidate connects with GU’s core values of Athleticism, Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Longevity, and Love. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Light Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will identify with our Four Pillars of Production: Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Teamwork. This position performs production line activities in the secondary packaging area. The ability to perform routine, detailed tasks at the required production speed is critical.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures

• Visually inspect and weigh cartons to ensure they are filled correctly
• Examine and discard defective goods and packaging components
• Monitor machine operations and adjust equipment to ensure quality production
• Replenish packaging materials and supplies as needed
• Clean production equipment and work areas
• Complete Batch Records and Production Journal
• Use Redzone to log all quality checks, issues on the line.
• Stack cartons on pallets and/or in shipping boxes. Utilize Pallet Jack for moving pallets around the warehouse
• Ensure daily duties are completed, productivity targets are met, and overall standards of health, safety, cleanliness and security are maintained

• Receive cross-training and be willing to fill in as needed
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SKILL/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 years of production related experience
• Ability to speak and read in English
• Must be comfortable with routine work and able to keep up with cartons as they come off the line
• Strong attention to detail; must be able to visually inspect cartons to ensure they are filled correctly
• Must be dependable and self-motivated
• Good teamwork, communication and flexibility to help where needed
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Must be able to work from GU HQ in Berkeley, CA
• Shift time for this role is Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-11pm.
• Some overtime and weekend work is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Physical requirements include lifting or moving up to 30 lbs., frequent standing, walking sitting, and reaching with hands and arms and other activities as needed.

General work environment includes handling chemicals, cleaning agents and operating laboratory equipment.