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Opella · 1 month ago

Processing Technician - 1st Shift

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.63/hr - $20.63/hr

Opella is a global leader in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. As a Processing Technician, you will be responsible for manufacturing bulk blend products, ensuring efficient operation and cleanliness of equipment while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

Health CarePersonal HealthRetail

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures

Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders

Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits

Maintain detailed production records, follow step-by-step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently

Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained

Qualification

CGMP knowledgeSOP knowledgeMechanical aptitudeLean Six Sigma CertificationProduction Automation SystemsManufacturing experienceAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operations, with the capacity to lift heavy loads (25-60 lbs)

Maintain close visual attention during manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety

Comply with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear), be willing to undergo necessary training, and be able to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards