Line Technician

Line Technician (1st shift, 7am-3:30pm)
- At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.- At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.- Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.**Basic ability to read, write and speak English is required to comply with verbal directions, signs, policies and procedures.**
- As a Line Technician, you will work as a pivotal member of our line operation team, ensuring the manufacturing or wrapping machinery in our factory are set to standards, and basic maintenance tasks are carried out. This role requires that you adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures in order to keep you and others safe; all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) that are in effect in order to assure a consistent quality and quantity of product produced.- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure proper setup of the packaging line before and during a job run
- Ability to operate, setup, change over and make minor repairs to various packaging equipment
- Follows all procedures set forth in the setup procedures
- Assistance with line attendants and mechanics
- Compliance with company policies and procedures
- Training on Packaging Operations SOPs and cGMPs
- Runs the various packaging line equipment
- Troubleshoot rapidly and effectively to ensure mínimal line downtime
- Work and coordinate with packaging team and support groups
- Adhere to and promote safe work practices and procedures
- Basic set up and operation of manufacturing packing line equipment
- Cleaning and sanitizing operating equipment
- Dumping / rework operation
- Batch documentation
- Quality checks (metal detector, inspection station, label back coder & visual finish goods inspection)
- EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment
- Experience with cGMP compliance requirements is strongly preferred
- Must have prior mechanical and/or manufacturing machine operator experience
- Possess the skills to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical malfunction of equipment
- Ability to understand and implement 5S Method
- Experience in lean manufacturing environment
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Visual acuity to inspect product and read labels and documentation
- Physical ability to stand for most of the day (5-8 hours a day) and to regularly work on raised surfaces and climb stairs or ladders.
- Physical capability to repetitively lift and carry 25 lbs for up to a height of 4 feet and for a distance of 4 feet for 5-8 hours a day. Frequently from 26 - 50 lbs for the same height and distance for 3 - 6 hours a day. For proper lifting and carrying, squatting is frequently required
- The role may require pushing and pulling a fully loaded pallet jack or lift (~500 lbs) for extended distances.
- Physical ability to repetitively bend and twist at the waist and neck and to reach above and below shoulder level to reach for product, components or equipment panels
- Frequent and repetitive use of both hands is required for simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation
- REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Some college courses completed, or trade school training preferred
- SKILLS:
- Basic math to complete required documentation
- Basic reading and writing in English - to complete required documentation and to understand required procedures
- Basic technical and mechanical ability to understand equipment
- Ability to make adjustments to mechanical equipment
- The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20.46-$25.33. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors incl