Liquid Bottling Operator

Nordic Naturals
Vista, CA

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level production workers who can operate and maintain liquid bottling equipment in a climate-controlled environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in production line operations and a track record of following detailed procedures
    — “Operates more than half of available packaging equipment as trained”
  • Individuals who thrive in structured, safety-conscious environments with a focus on documentation
    — “Completes and verifies batch record entries, equipment logbooks, and other relevant documentation and records”

Things to consider

  • The role involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, and handling objects up to 20 lbs
    — “Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally) Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)”
  • No computer skills are required, which may be a consideration for tech-oriented candidates
    — “Computer Skills: N/A”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cGMP compliance and equipment maintenance in resume and interviews
    — “in compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow SOPs systematically
    — “Maintains a safe work environment and functions in a safe manner”
  • Showcase your detail-oriented nature and initiative in problem-solving
    — “Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.”
  • Demonstrate your experience with setup, operation, and teardown of production line equipment
    — “Sets-up equipment for processing operations, and verifies set-up as required before production begins”
  • Include examples of teamwork and cross-departmental collaboration in your application materials
    — “Works with personnel from other departments as necessary to ensure safety and quality in production”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • ability to operate and maintain production equipment
  • compliance with safety and cGMP regulations
Typical background
1 to 3 years related experience in manufacturing or production

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical/operational Working Knowledge Of Production Line EquipmentAbility To Read, Write And Understand Documentation In EnglishBasic Mathematical Calculation And Measurement Methods And Practices

Preferred

Knowledge Of Equipment, Process Rooms And Manufacturing Area Sops And Gmps

Stack & domain

Mechanical/operational Working Knowledge Of Production Line EquipmentAbility To Read, Write And Understand Documentation In EnglishEquipment, Process Rooms And Manufacturing Area Sops And GmpsRecord Keeping SkillsBasic Mathematical Calculation And Measurement Methods And PracticesPositive AttitudeInnovativeDetail OrientedEnthusiasticFriendlyInitiativeOrganizedReliability

About the role

Original posting from Nordic Naturals via Greenhouse

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the operation of the liquid machine including maintenance (troubleshooting), change over, cleaning. Assists in sanitation control and checks safety hazards.

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 accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Function Statement(s)

Sets-up equipment for processing operations, and verifies set-up as required before production begins

Operates more than half of available packaging equipment as trained, instructed by supervisor, and in compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations

Promptly reports material, process, and equipment concerns, questions, and/or problems to supervisor for proper handling

Completes and verifies batch record entries, equipment logbooks, and other relevant documentation and records

Monitors process and equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed or required, to maintain batch record specifications

Tears down machine and equipment in accordance with training, instructions by supervisor, and in compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations

Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment

Works with personnel from other departments as necessary to ensure safety and quality in production

Follows established department SOP's, Company cGMPs, and all instructions, whether verbal or written

Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations

Maintains a safe work environment and functions in a safe manner

Performs any other duties 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: 

1 to 3 years related experience.

Mechanical/operational working knowledge of production line equipment

Ability to read, write and understand documentation in English

Equipment, process rooms and manufacturing area SOPs and GMPs.

record keeping skills.

Basic mathematical calculation and measurement methods and practices. (Multiplication, Division, Conversions and understanding weights and measures).

Computer Skills: 

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

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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