Production Associate I - 1st Shift (B2)

Position Summary

Production Associate I is responsible for performing assembly, filling, labeling, inspection, and packaging of finished goods in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP FDA regulations, company procedures, and safety standards. This role supports daily production operations while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and compliance requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with GMP, company policies, and established procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and emergency stop (E-Stop) requirements.
• Follow all company safety rules, policies, and report unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.
• Perform assembly, filling, bottling, capping, labeling, inspection, sorting, and packaging operations according to production schedules and work instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections of finished goods, labels, lot codes, and packaging components to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Promptly report product defects, equipment issues, safety hazards, and quality deviations to the supervisor.
• Support line clearance activities and maintain proper housekeeping before, during, and after production runs.
• Handle raw materials, components, and finished goods according to established procedures.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to support production needs, including overtime and occasional weekend shifts.

Technical Skills Required

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, SOPs, and production documentation.
• Basic understanding of GMP and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to identify basic product defects and packaging inconsistencies.
• Basic math skills, including counting, verifying quantities, and completing production records.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in cosmetics, OTC, pharmaceutical, food, or dietary supplement industries is a plus.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing environments including noise, moving equipment, airborne particles, cleaning agents, and temperature variations.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and visual product characteristics for quality inspection.
• Must be able to read labels that could contain small fonts.
• Frequent performance of repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, fingers, and arms.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hairnets, beard covers, and safety footwear.