Blender Technician

BLENDER TECHNICIAN 

Paragon Laboratories is a leading contract manufacturer of dietary supplements in tablet, capsule and powder forms. Our benefit plan includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with a Matching 401(k) Plan; paid time off which includes Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and more.  For 50 years, Paragon’s top-notch formulators and manufacturing personnel have been improving lives by delivering quality nutritional supplements. We are located in Torrance, California, are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and seek a Blender Technician for immediate hire.

Job Type: Full-time.
Work Schedule: 6:30 pm - 2:30 pmPay: $18.00 per hour.
Responsibilities:

• Able to set up and operate the blending equipment. 
• Checking the grounded material for proper flow and particle size. 
• Blends grounded materials according to batch record instructions, discharging granulation from blenders into proper storage containers. 
• Labels containers of blended granulation for proper identification. 
• Weighs each container, records weights on both the labels and batch record. 
• Make appropriate entries onto batch records, labels, and logbooks, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Check and verify for expiration dates, raw materials, color and texture are acceptable. 
• Maintains an orderly work area, clean room(s) and equipment as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Maintain the blending room and machine cleanliness while processing a product within specified guidelines.
• Report to Lead/Supervisor for any discrepancy.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Practices at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead, Supervisor, and/or Manager.

 
Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED. 
• 0-2 years of production work experience.
• Follows written batch record instructions.
• An understanding of basic mechanics.
• Ability to use calculator to add, multiply, subtract and divide decimals and basic units of measure.
• Must possess general knowledge of safe practices in the use of tools and equipment.
• Basic math, reading, writing skills needed.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting, standing, walking; lifting, no more than 50 pounds; slight bending and maneuvering.

Are you a match with our Core Values of taking Pride in Your Work, Do the Right Thing, and being an Enthusiastic Team Player with a Hunger and Humility to Learn?  If this is the environment you are seeking to work in, we are looking forward to receiving your resume. Application Process: To Apply: Please upload your resume to hr@paragonlabsusa.com, include the job title in the subject line.  EOE

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