Herbalife · 5 hours ago
Lead Technician I, Packaging - 2nd Shift
Lake Forest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expHerbalife is a company focused on health and wellness, and they are seeking a Lead Packaging Technician to oversee the operation of a packaging line. This role involves leading a team of operators, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing packaging processes for efficiency and quality.
Dietary SupplementsFitnessHealth CareNutrition
Responsibilities
Actively promote and maintain a safe work environment, the safety of personnel, and enforce compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. Promotes the “Safety First” culture within the production department and routinely checks to ensure compliance to all established safe practices
Ensure all packaging line equipment (unscramblers, fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, video inkjet machine, cappers, and heat induction machine) are set up and functioning properly for daily operations. Immediately report any equipment issues to the department supervisor or maintenance department
Oversee and lead the basic equipment troubleshooting and fine tuning of equipment during operation to maximize efficiency, ensure safety and quality during operation
Oversee and lead change overs and major cleans on packaging equipment, ensuring efficient and quality change overs
Take ownership of line performance and work with all support departments (QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation) to optimize safety, quality, reliability, and performance of the packaging line – “We always do what’s right”
Lead, participate, and help coordinate Lean/CI packaging line projects which includes: developing and improving 5s of the packaging line. Ensure current 5s standards are maintained and in compliance. – “We build it better”
Ensure all product and components (bottles, caps, labels, etc.) required for daily production are in the appropriate staging area in a timely manner to ensure availability before production begins
Ensure any remaining product/components are returned back to inventory once a project is completed
Ensure proper inventory control procedures are being followed for issuing packaging components to work orders. Work with warehouse and inventory control for any inventory corrections or inventory accuracy improvements
Ensure all component specifications are correct before packaging begins for lot codes, expiration dates, and labels
Make sure all documentation is complete and correct during all stages of production. This includes checking and verifying all log books are updated and current using good documentation practices (GDP)
Complete and send out all required shift reporting and documentation
Perform in process quality inspections on the line to ensure quality performance of packaging line. If defects are found notify QA/supervisor immediately
Inspect and monitor to ensure Electronic Batch Record, Oracle, and equipment log books, and other relevant logs or records are current during all stages of production
Ensure proper use of equipment, housekeeping practices, proper documentation practices, and safety procedures. This includes teaching, training and re-directing operators when necessary
Coordinate and monitor the work of production employees on the packaging line. This includes coordinating and managing rotations of employees through breaks and lunch periods and reporting performance or behavioral issues to Supervisor
Develop a team work approach with your team and between all departments within the plant. Lead by example. – “We work together”
Lead and conduct secondary pass down to ensure proper communication. Keep an open line of communication with all departments, especially other shifts
Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and one point lessons as needed
Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations. Ensure all personnel follow GMPs, safety procedures and written SOPs
Work overtime including weekends as scheduled
Assist supervisor with any other task as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experienced in line changeovers, operating fillers, labelers, case packer and palletizers
Experienced in fine tuning equipment to perform at a level of efficiency and quality
Ability to lead team and coordinate daily work assignments, document & use an electronic batch record
Ability to manually handle packaging product in a quick, timely manner and safely lift up to 50lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods
Good teamwork & communication skills to understand, speak, read, and write in the English language
Ability to apply basic math & computer skills – Control Inventory, Outlook, Word, Excel
Up to 2 years' experience in a fast-paced packaging/manufacturing environment
Experience in filling out batch records and logbooks
Experience working/participating in a team-based environment
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred
Leadership skills training
Lean manufacturing or CI training
Prior general safety training or experience working on safety committee
Experience operating high speed packaging equipment; unscramblers, fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, &/or other highly automated, high-volume packaging/manufacturing process/equipment
Experience working in a food or nutraceutical environment
Benefits
Group Health Programs
401(k) plan
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Company-observed U.S. Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation
Sick Time
Volunteer Program
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Personal Leave
Time off for voting
Company
Herbalife
Herbalife is a nutrition company that offers dietary supplements and products for individuals and distributors.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (12)
2023 (28)
2022 (27)
2021 (7)
2020 (96)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1BKey Investors
Credit Suisse,Rabobank
2024-04-05Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2022-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
John DeSimone
Chief Financial Officer
Phil Carlson
Director of Global Corporate Security
Recent News
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2025-12-24
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