Production Associate

Available shifts:

• 5:45am-2:15pm
• 2:45pm-11:15pm
• 7:30am-4pm

Position Summary

The Production Associate supports daily manufacturing operations by performing assigned production activities while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This role may support multiple areas of the manufacturing process, including batching, blending, encapsulation, powder fill, labeling, packaging, and stick pack operations.

Production Associates are expected to follow established procedures, maintain accurate documentation, support production goals, and work collaboratively with team members to ensure products are manufactured safely and meet company standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Perform assigned tasks within the designated work area while following company procedures and production standards.
• Operate equipment, tools, and systems related to assigned responsibilities.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify and communicate issues related to equipment, materials, quality, or production processes.

Work Area Responsibilities

Production Associates may be assigned to one or more of the following areas:

• Packaging - Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Blending - Mix raw ingredients according to approved formulas to produce powder blends for manufacturing.
• Batching - Weigh and prepare raw materials according to production formulas before materials move to the blending process.
• Encapsulation - Operate encapsulation equipment to fill capsules while meeting quality, weight, and production requirements.
• Powder Fill - Operate powder filling equipment to accurately fill products while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.
• Label - Apply and verify product labels to ensure products are correctly labeled, legible, and compliant before packaging or shipment.
• Stick Pack - Operate stick pack equipment to fill, seal, and package powdered products while maintaining quality and production standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn different production processes and procedures.
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout the work shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive production tasks.
• Extensive use of hands for holding, gripping, twisting or placing objects.
• Ability to lift, move, or handle materials and products as required by the assigned production area.
• May require operation of production equipment depending on assignment.
• Physical requirements may vary based on the assigned production area.

Work Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting dietary supplement production. Production Associates may work across multiple production areas depending on business needs, staffing requirements, and training. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining quality, safety, and production standards while supporting daily manufacturing operations.

Nutricost is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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