About this role
JOB SUMMARY
The Tableting Production Operator sets up, operates, and monitors tableting equipment to produce tablets that meet established quality standards. This position performs in-process quality checks, makes equipment adjustments as needed, completes production documentation, and follows GMP, safety, sanitation, and quality requirements to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor tableting equipment in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and production requirements.
- Perform in-process quality checks to ensure tablets meet established quality standards and make equipment adjustments as needed.
- Learn assigned tableting tasks and become certified in at least one production location.
- Develop a working knowledge of tableting processes, equipment operation, GMP requirements, SOPs, safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and quality standards through training and hands-on experience.
- Complete required production, equipment, cleaning, and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Recognize abnormalities, equipment issues, and non-routine situations and escalate concerns to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned work and meet individual performance standards while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient production.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to production, safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with fellow operators, team leads, Quality, and Maintenance to complete production activities and address issues that may impact production, safety, or quality.
Qualifications
- Ability to learn and follow tableting procedures, SOPs, GMP requirements, safety procedures, sanitation requirements, and quality standards.
- Ability to learn the setup, operation, monitoring, and adjustment of tableting equipment through training and hands-on experience.
- Ability to perform in-process quality checks and follow established requirements for product quality.
- Ability to accurately complete required production and equipment documentation.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate equipment, production, safety, and quality concerns.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance personnel.
- Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.
We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.