NOW Foods Packaging Helper I - 3rd Shift

Company: NOW Foods
Location: Sparks
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Founded by Elwood Richard in 1968, NOW Foods has grown from a small, family operation to a highly-respected manufacturer of natural health products. Today, NOW Foods manufactures and distributes over 1,400 dietary supplements, natural foods, sports nutrition, and personal care products. NOW's state of the art manufacturing facilities are GMP-certified, and our quality testing labs are among the best in the industry. The company has over 1,500 employees and its products are sold in more than 60 countries. The company remains family-owned and committed to its original mission: to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.

NOW offers a competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision plans from tier one companies, Paid Time Off, 401k match up to $6,500 per year, educational assistance and company-paid disability and life insurance. NOW employees also enjoy a wide array of unique benefits such as company-paid profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, employee discount, wellness program, company-paid Teladoc and Rx'nGo, and much more! Many of our benefits are 100% paid by NOW - this is why NOW Foods has been awarded as one of the "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for" in Chicago ELEVEN years in a row, and on the National Level FIVE years in a row! NOW Foods also won EDAWN's 2018 Manufacturing Excellence-Large Award, and has been recognized as a Finalist for the 2018 Best Places to Work in Northern Nevada!

To learn more about NOW Foods, visit nowfoods.com , like us on Facebook at facebook.com/nowfoodsofficial , or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/NOWFoods or on Instagram at instagram.com/nowfoodsofficial .

POSITION SUMMARY

Working the 3rd Shift (10:45 PM-7:15 AM the following day), the Packaging Helper I assists in the sanitation of the Packaging department and assists machine operators by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the set-up of machines and the adding of bulk to totes. Performs sanitation of machines, totes, and other areas of production department, as directed by shift supervisor.
• Learns various operating duties to assist Packaging Operators with all manufacturing operations.
• Identifies potential quality problems and notifies machine operators.
• Performs other tasks such as hand packing, bulk packing, displays, or related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals helpful.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.).
• Ability to fill out sanitation/production paperwork.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to use forklift (walker).

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:

• Up to 30 lb. force for up to 25 feet and then pull to original position.

• Up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off ground and raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to original position.

• Up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto side and return to original position.

• Up to 60 lbs. from 31 inch high shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31 inch surface.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

• Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.
• Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
• Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

It is the policy of NOW Foods to prohibit discrimination of any type, and to afford equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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