Process Operator 1 Weighing

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 the duties associated with the preparation process, weighing of raw materials and checking/verifying weights being performed in the Weighing operation.
  
  

Essential Duties And Functions

• Under general supervision, performs duties associated with weighing, or dispensing raw materials used for manufacturing operations.
• By end of orientation period, must be able to competently and accurately process batch orders.
• Follows batch record instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and training manuals.
• Accurately completes required paperwork and documentation, including basic math calculations such as % yield and tare weight.
• Monitors and inspects product quality during processing.
• Disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles equipment.
• Able to adjust functional parts and instrument controls.
• Reports process or equipment problems to supervisor; performs minor or basic troubleshooting.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Attends all company training sessions.
• Meets performance standards for quality, productivity, reliability, initiative, safety, and work relationships.
• Carries out all responsibilities in compliance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws. Fully complies with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) and health and safety regulations.
  
  

Other Duties

• Responsible for checking the accuracy of scales at the beginning of each shift. Weighs raw materials into drums.
• Inputs amount of materials being weighed into computer. Performs weight checks as needed.
• Completes any paperwork necessary e.g., batch records, material prepping sheet, etc. Maintain a clean working environment in Production area.
• Other duties as required.
• May be required to assist in other departments to support workload.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; English literacy
• At least one year of manufacturing experience related to solid dosage technology; knowledge of cGMP's preferred.
• Basic math computation skills using a calculator are required.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand English- verbal and written instructions, SOP's and batch records.
• Mechanical aptitude as demonstrated by to dissemble and reassemble machine for cleaning.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Lifting requirement: Up to the maximum safety-recommended 50 pounds
  
  

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 upon request to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

• Mainly manufacturing facility where exposed to computerized equipment, moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and air-borne dust and powders. While working, will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, hair net, face mask, gloves, goggles, etc.).
  
  

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.

7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday