Dispensing Operator

Nordic Naturals
Vista, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward detail-oriented individuals with manufacturing or production experience comfortable with cGMP compliance and inventory tracking.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior manufacturing experience and a strong grasp of compliance protocols
    — “Six months or more related experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.”
  • People who are naturally organized and can maintain meticulous records
    — “Maintains company Inventory system as required by company SOPs.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina for repetitive tasks like lifting and reaching
    — “Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.”
  • There is no remote flexibility indicated, as the work environment is climate-controlled
    — “Works in a climate-controlled environment.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize prior experience with batch records and inventory systems in your resume
    — “Experience with material weighing, measuring, and verification processes in accordance with batch records or production documentation.”
  • Highlight your ability to follow strict procedural guidelines in interviews
    — “Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and labeling accuracy in your application materials
    — “Ensures that all containers / items are properly labeled.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • dispense raw materials as required by MBR
  • maintain work area clean and sanitary
Typical background
6 months or more related experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Weigh Raw MaterialsFill Out Inventory CardsMaintain Inventory System

Preferred

Material Weighing, Measuring, And Verification Processes

About the role

Original posting from Nordic Naturals via Greenhouse

POSITION SUMMARY

Weigh raw materials as specified in the MBR (Manufacturing Batch Record) in accordance with company SOP’s and cGMP guidelines. The dispenser is also responsible for the cleanliness of the Dispensing room and accurate maintenance of raw material inventory cards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Function Statement(s)

Dispenses raw materials as required by MBR (Manufacturing Batch Record).

Fills out Inventory cards as required by company SOPs.

Fills out MBR (Manufacturing Batch Record) as required by company SOPs.

Maintains company Inventory system as required by company SOPs.

Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).

Maintains work area clean and sanitary as required by company SOPs.

Reports any safety hazards to Supervisor or Maintenance.

Must ensure that raw materials are returned to appropriate locations in warehouse

Ensures that all containers / items are properly labeled 

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude. 

Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.

Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Education: 

High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 

Six months or more related experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.Experience with material weighing, measuring, and verification processes in accordance with batch records or production documentation.Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in weights, documentation, and compliance requirements.Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.Ability to read and write English.Ability to understand and strictly follow all company SOPs and GMP guidelines.Intermediate math skills (multiplication, division, conversions, and understanding weights and measures).

Computer Skills: 

Some computer skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

*Not included in old JD Template*

Stand 

O (Occasionally) 

Walk 

O (Occasionally) 

Sit 

F (Frequently) 

Handling / Fingering 

F (Frequently) 

Reach Outward 

O (Occasionally) 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O (Occasionally) 

Climb 

N (Not Applicable) 

Crawl 

N (Not Applicable) 

Squat or Kneel 

O (Occasionally) 

Bend 

O (Occasionally) 

10 lbs or less 

O (Occasionally) 

11-20 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

21-50 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

51-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Over 100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

O (Occasionally) 

13-25 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

26-40 lbs 

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements 

Vision (Near, Distance) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Works in a climate-controlled environment.  

Source: Nordic Naturals careers (Greenhouse)

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