Packaging Tech III or Lead

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Packaging Tech III or Lead
2nd shift: 3pm to 1am

2024 Wage Increases
Shift differential, Bonus opportunities and Proficiency program

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way.

Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles.

Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

People TRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It’s the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature’s Way.

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives.

SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the Packaging Technician position include maintaining high sanitary standards throughout the preparation, set-up, and operation of the designated jobs, while meeting the high quality packaging specifications within a safe work environment.  The Packaging Technician is also responsible for continuously working towards the improvement of quality in all operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate and monitor assigned machine(s) to detect product defects.
• Perform job duties within the established quality control guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Complete all job related documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness of work space, equipment, and materials at all times.
• Perform cleaning duties of workspace to maintain sanitary conditions before, during, and after a new job is introduced into the area.
• Produce finished goods that are defect-free, properly identified, and within the established standards.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, pallet jacks, and other tools as required to perform essential job duties.
• Notify Supervisor or Manager if any discrepancies arise, such as but not limited to: safety, quality, operations, or health concerns.
• Knowledgeable in basic mathematics.
• Follow the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines at all times.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedule to meet business needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN I (0-24 Month Period)

• Must be proficient in two Packaging Zones (Zone 4 + 1 other)
• Review and begin building knowledge of required SOP and cGMP guidelines for position.
• Perform quality verifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Build partnerships through team work and communication.
• Completion of all training guide requirements.
• Independently operate packaging equipment, pack, stack, and perform line quality checks.
• Accurate documentation is required.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions.
• Knowledgeable in safety policy and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Complete all established Technician I requirements within a 24 month period.

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN II
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Technician I Level

• Must be proficient in Zones 1-4 on one packaging line.
• Independently operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose machine failures.
• Proficient recordkeeping abilities.
• Utilize computer programs that are required for job performance (i.e. SAP Software, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrate abilities to train other team members.
• Effective and proficient team player that is aware of areas of opportunity within the assigned area.
• Consistently maintain all established job requirements and responsibilities.

PACKAGING CHANGEOVER SPECIALIST

• Performs all necessary prep work for packaging jobs (completes paperwork, scans, stages and returns components to stock)
• Performs work within SAP to begin or close jobs, investigates “issues” that arise throughout the shift
• Performs cleaning and any other activities to help reduce changeover times
• Covers associates working on lines to continue running through break periods

Prerequisites:

• Must be at or above Tech II Beginner status within the Proficiency Program
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP
• Forklift certified

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN III
Preferred: Successful completion of Technician II Level and position availability

• Understand, communicate, and hold team accountable for department metrics.
• Has ability to become proficient in troubleshooting of all machines in assigned area.
• Has the ability to perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned machine(s).
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Demonstrate coaching and mentoring skills. Develop leadership skills through independent learning and on-the-job mentoring with supervisor.
• Promotes safety and quality initiatives with area team members.
• Demonstrate complete confidentiality on sensitive subjects or information.
• Observe, recognize, and act upon continuous improvement opportunities as an individual, with teams and/or Supervisors
• Interact and follow up with team on room/line visual management board.
• Effectively communicate area specific information and updates to area team members.
• Builds rapport with team members and networks with other departments for support.
• Develop an internal support network across business units.  Actively and appropriately communicate with personnel within the support network.
• Effective presentation skills in small team settings with limited larger team discussions
• Provide input for area team member proficiency reviews.
• Gain exposure to interviewing, hiring, discipline and off-boarding processes with supervisor.
• Demonstrates proficiency on computer programs related to personal and team job functions (i.e. SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

As a Nature’s Way employee, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of benefits that offer the support you need to truly live what you believe.

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical      Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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