Packaging Operator 1

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.

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

Benefits:

• Medical plan options - Two HMO and one PPO
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• 3 weeks' vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of Month and other recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

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.

Upon this conditional offer of employment, a satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) with submission and passing a pre-employment post offer drug test 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. Upon successful completion of the background check process, we will determine the date when your employment begins. NAI utilizes E-Verify to electronically verify employment eligibility.