BestCo
Packaging Operator I
BestCo, Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, 28115
We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we've pioneered many firsts.Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be doneUnderstands the packaging equipment being used and how to adjust when needed.Identifies packaging defects quickly and makes adjustments immediatelyResponsible for the operation, packing and quality of the bagging machine, and case packerEnsure machine is set up properly; thread/align paper, adjust bag length, line up printer, line up paper, center bagsSet up Ishida scales, turn on computer and zero scale, program net weights, set/adjust vibrators, and adjust for proper piece countManages changeovers quickly and assures that the production line continues to run smoothly and efficiently with no unnecessary delaysWork closely with Packers to troubleshoot and keep machines up and running efficientlyClean machines as appropriate, and uses equipment effectively assuring that it remains in good working orderGeneral operation: loading bagging material, sleeves, RSC, and glue; trouble shoot during operation; calculate amount of product required to finish order; control waste; attain maximum output/efficiencyFully responsible for following batch record and completing reports accurately.Fully responsible for the quality of the finished product, i.e. correct weights, correct bagging material, packing, shrink wrapping, ticketing, lot number coding and the correct product for the bagFollow SCN BestCo's LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energySetting and observation of case weight checkerMix assorted flavors accurately and run out evenlyComplete 15-minute inspections of finished product and record details immediatelyTotally responsible for ensuring the maximum output, efficiency and productivityRequisition materials ahead of production and return unused materialsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Motivated Self-starter with the ability to work with moderate supervisionHistory demonstrating good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilityHigh level of personal integrityQuality consciousAbility to handle multi-tasksHygiene orientedGood writing and analytical skillsProduction orientedAble to react to sudden production changesREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GEDAt least 1-year of Machine operator experience outside of SCN Bestco Inc. or 3 months working as a machine operator at SCN Bestco or a Certified Production Technician through NCMI.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needsAble to stand for long periods of timeBasic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and emailBasic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide and make fine adjustments in equipment settingsEffective and clear written /oral communication skills fluent in English to clearly communicate with other team membersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
More than one year of Packaging Operator experiencePharmaceutical industryPrior Manufacturing experienceFDA experience
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)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be doneUnderstands the packaging equipment being used and how to adjust when needed.Identifies packaging defects quickly and makes adjustments immediatelyResponsible for the operation, packing and quality of the bagging machine, and case packerEnsure machine is set up properly; thread/align paper, adjust bag length, line up printer, line up paper, center bagsSet up Ishida scales, turn on computer and zero scale, program net weights, set/adjust vibrators, and adjust for proper piece countManages changeovers quickly and assures that the production line continues to run smoothly and efficiently with no unnecessary delaysWork closely with Packers to troubleshoot and keep machines up and running efficientlyClean machines as appropriate, and uses equipment effectively assuring that it remains in good working orderGeneral operation: loading bagging material, sleeves, RSC, and glue; trouble shoot during operation; calculate amount of product required to finish order; control waste; attain maximum output/efficiencyFully responsible for following batch record and completing reports accurately.Fully responsible for the quality of the finished product, i.e. correct weights, correct bagging material, packing, shrink wrapping, ticketing, lot number coding and the correct product for the bagFollow SCN BestCo's LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energySetting and observation of case weight checkerMix assorted flavors accurately and run out evenlyComplete 15-minute inspections of finished product and record details immediatelyTotally responsible for ensuring the maximum output, efficiency and productivityRequisition materials ahead of production and return unused materialsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Motivated Self-starter with the ability to work with moderate supervisionHistory demonstrating good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilityHigh level of personal integrityQuality consciousAbility to handle multi-tasksHygiene orientedGood writing and analytical skillsProduction orientedAble to react to sudden production changesREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GEDAt least 1-year of Machine operator experience outside of SCN Bestco Inc. or 3 months working as a machine operator at SCN Bestco or a Certified Production Technician through NCMI.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needsAble to stand for long periods of timeBasic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and emailBasic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide and make fine adjustments in equipment settingsEffective and clear written /oral communication skills fluent in English to clearly communicate with other team membersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
More than one year of Packaging Operator experiencePharmaceutical industryPrior Manufacturing experienceFDA experience
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)