Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician supports daily production of dietary supplement products, including equipment operation, process monitoring, and quality assurance under cGMP guidelines. You will troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform routine cleaning and changeovers, assist with batch record documentation, and uphold safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements specific to dietary supplements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production runs : monitor equipment, assist with setup / changeovers, and ensure production targets are met while adhering to quality and safety standards for dietary supplements.
• Operate and troubleshoot processing equipment as assigned; perform routine cleaning, calibration checks, adjustments, and basic preventive maintenance to maintain optimum performance.
• Verify product quality and process parameters; document observations, deviations, and corrective actions in compliance with batch records and SOPs.
• Follow batch records, SOPs, sanitation procedures, and line clearance; ensure proper material reconciliation and traceability of all finished products.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including lot codes, run times, temperatures, humidity (if applicable), and changeover records.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging integrity, and traceability of finished goods; confirm correct lot codes and expiration dating where applicable.
• Support cGMP compliance and safety programs; promote a clean and safe work environment; report any food-safety or product-safety concerns.
• Monitor line performance metrics (OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, changeover times) and implement improvements to optimize throughput while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with QA, Quality Systems, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production Planning to resolve issues and optimize throughput within regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (kaizen, lean) to reduce downtime, optimize changeovers, and minimize waste.
• Participate in safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations; support corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.
• Assist with training of new technicians and operators on equipment operation, standard work, and quality requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for packaging materials, labels, raw materials, and finished goods.

Skills / Qualification

Desired Skills / Qualification

Physical Requirements

Pay : $20-$25 per hour