Packaging - Line Lead

Company Overview:

NutraStar, Inc. is a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in nutraceuticals and dietary supplements—from formula development to global distribution. With over 250,000 ft² of world-class facilities in Chandler, AZ and Farmingdale, NJ, we deliver premium capsules, tablets, and powders with meticulous quality control and clean-label integrity. Our facilities are FDA-registered and certified across multiple standards including cGMP, USDA Organic, NSF, Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, among others—backed by rigorous third-party audits.

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance.

Job Purpose:

Effective team member assisting the Supervisor in maintaining quality standards and efficient production on the packaging line.

Key Responsibilities:

• All responsibilities of Junior Line Lead.
• Ensure products are packed correctly and are made for distribution.
• Work closely with team leaders to ensure the package products are highquality.
• Ensure the team is trained properly, productive, and ensures quality is maintained.
• Ensure the packaging line process runs smoothly, (forming cartons, palletizing and labeling).
• Complete all necessary paperwork and understand the lot number process.
• Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment.
• Responsible to set up and change rayon, desiccant and neckband.
• Work at different stations as production requires.
• Inspect, weigh, and package products.
• Monitor flow of product into processing machinery.
• Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment.
• Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine and summarize data from shift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work closely with Quality Control for room clearance and approvals.
• Show a desire and willingness to learn and succeed.
• Complete all required training activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the organization by maintaining regular, onsite attendance, act in a reliable manner and follow through on responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Measures of Success:

Accountable for safely meeting the shift output and quality standards.

Leadership:

• Supervise and train Line Operators and Junior Line Leads.
• Lead and motivate the team.
• Provide training and coaching to ensure operators have the skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with team memes: Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Bring forward any operator issues to the Supervisor’s attention in a timely manner.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Understand the lot numbering process.
• Knowledge of running the filler/labeler/inkjet.
• Good understanding of how the line works from beginning to end.
• Basic knowledge of bottle/lid sizes.
• Ability to call out all errors at any time during the process.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently.

Education/Experience:

• Read, write and speak English.
• At least 3 months experience as a Junior Line Lead in packaging dietary supplements or in a relevant field.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills and keen observation ability.

Technical/Functional:

• Basic knowledge of all parts of the line.
• Ability to determine when to turn on/off the machines on the line to work around the bulk.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual and adapt to changes in work duties.
• Able to follow instructions and timelines.

Safety:

• Promote a safe work environment: ensure all safety protocols are followed, identify, and address potential safety hazards and investigate and report any accidents or near misses immediately to the Supervisor or EH&S Manager.
• Follow OSHA Manufacturing Safety Awareness and precautions.
• Comprehends and adheres to all pertinent Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure all GMP guidelines are adhered to, wear PPE, follow biohazard safety standards.

Additional Information:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling products.
• Ability to handle 2025 lbs. on a frequent basis from floor to chest high.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish and shellfish.)

The following Regulations must be adhered to:

• 21 CFR 111 cGMP in Manufacturing, Packaging, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements
• FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System
• 7 CFR 205 National Organic Program (NOP)

NutraStar West is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at our Company is based solely on job-related qualifications: we recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as protected characteristics). Employment actions are based upon our operating needs and individual employee or applicant merit, including but not limited to: qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation and job performance