Description Summary

This is a full-time, non-exempt position responsible for processing Spirulina and Astaxanthin and all activities related to tableting operations. Duties include operating all processing equipment and packaging the finished product. Also responsible for startup, shutdown, and sanitation of processing systems, and following formula instructions, SOPs, and GMPs to ensure product quality and quantity.

Employees in this role will work a designated schedule that includes weekends and holidays, with shifts available on days or swing. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour, plus an additional $1.00 per hour for swing shift premium.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is not a supervisory position.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment in an aquaculture environment, including pumps, dewatering screens, dryers, and product packaging equipment.
• Examines processing logs to understand the current condition of the processing system.
• Continuously monitors and optimizes all equipment, making adjustments as needed.
• Consistently maintains all processing areas according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Performs packaging operations in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Maintains extensive, detailed logs and records accurately.
• Maintains clean processing areas throughout operations.
• Performs shutdown, sanitation and startup of all processing systems, including periodic maintenance.
• Operates tablet press machinery in a team-based environment.
• Documents tablet press activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads tablet press machine, monitors tablet press operations periodically, and reports abnormal conditions to the leader.
• Prepares powder blends and accurately weighs raw materials and finished products.
• Cleans tablet press machinery and disassembly after the completion of tablet run. Ensures tools and supplies are clean and in good condition.
• Ensures tablet presses are in good working order, inspects for wear, and communicates problems to the leader.
• Sets up tablet press, including start-up of batch and obtaining all tablet specifications. Visually monitors tablet press operations to ensure safe and normal performance.
• Makes minor adjustments as needed to keep physical characteristics of tablets within specifications.
• Supports all team members in accomplishing all daily work.

Other Duties

• Follows all SOP and GMP requirements as they relate to the position.
• Actively participates in safety and work-related training.
• Communicates fully with other processors and other departments to ensure the system is running properly.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding position requiring the ability to work both indoors and outdoors, walk extensively on uneven ground, climb platform ladders, handle high-pressure hoses, and operate a forklift. The role also involves long periods of standing, operating machinery and equipment in a non-sitting position, frequent reaching, bending, and climbing in confined spaces, and lifting up to 70 pounds. A high degree of dexterity is required.

Working Conditions

Majority of the work is performed inside the processing building, which can be warm and humid. When outside, protection from sun exposure may be required.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience required. Previous experience in a production facility is preferred.
• Able to operate forklift. Must have a valid driver’s license to be certified for forklift operation.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Possess mechanical abilities with good attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes in work assignments. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong basic math skills.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Management reserves the right to change this job with or without notice.