Tablet Press Operator - Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

⠀ · About Metagenics · Metagenics believes in helping people live happier, healthier lives by realizing their genetic potential. It's why, when we defined Metagenics' Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company's own DNA. United by purpose and core values (Integrity, ...

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About Metagenics

Metagenics believes in helping people live happier, healthier lives by realizing their genetic potential. It's why, when we defined Metagenics' Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company's own DNA. United by purpose and core values (Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, Diversity & Inclusion and Healthy & Happiness) the Metagenics' team is dedicated to providing effective nutritional products and solutions, for healthcare professionals.

People Culture First

We believe the way we do business is as important as the business we do; that a company in the nourishment business should nourish its people, too. So, we incorporated healthy, sustainable care into every dimension of our culture. Our diverse and expansive team are a prime example of the power of a people-first approach. We know first-hand, when an organization prioritizes internal growth and fosters empathy, its people come together to set an example of what the world can become.

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The Role:

Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment and facilities used in the encapsulation/tableting department, including but not limited to, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, tablet de-dusters, tablet tooling and production rooms. Coordinate with department leads to meet schedules involving deadlines and specific time

tables.  This is a 1st-shift role, and the current hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday, PST.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with co-workers and supervisors
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Complete batch records
• Label containers and products
• Operate Tablet Pressing and Encapsulation equipment
• Test, evaluate, and document results of various quality criteria of supplements produced as outlined by applicable SOPs and Batch records
• Adjust equipment controls using hand eye coordination and dexterity with various control switches, dials, and buttons
• Load and unload feed hoppers on tablet pressing and encapsulating equipment
• Use basic hand tools to change over and operate machinery
• Clean equipment and accessories
• Inspect product and containers at each step of the production process
• Equipment use, lift equipment, hand truck/pallet jacks, micrometer, scales, hardness tester, friability tester, computer terminal, polisher, de-duster, Fitz mill, all in-house presses and encapsulation equipment

Basic Requirements:

Experience / Training / Education

• High School Diploma
• 1-year similar experience

Knowledge of

• Basic manufacturing knowledge
• General knowledge of production procedures
• Basic clerical skills

Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Able to safely operate production machinery and warehouse equipment
• Mechanical skills

Compensation:

The current range for this role based out of Gig Harbor, WA is $20.00/hr. to $24.00/hr.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  

This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Physical requirements/working conditions:

• Sits at a computer station, meeting table or work desk for more than two-thirds of each day
• Stands and walks to other stations and departments throughout the day
• Uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment most of the day
• May stoop or crouch to access files or storage
• Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less with or without corrective lenses
• Hearing and speech within normal ranges and sufficient for clear communication face to face and especially via the telephone
• Lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; lifts 25 pounds occasionally
• Exposed to noise levels typical of office environments

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
• STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
• 401k + employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 2 Volunteer Days off per year
• Emergency evacuation time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
• Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products
• Product discount
• Peer to peer recognition programs & more

A minimum of 5 workdays per week are to be conducted at the Gig Harbor office th Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

Learn more about how we help patient live happier and healthier lives here: 

Metagenics, and its companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Metagenics takes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.

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