About this role
Description
About Innovative Labs
We are a leading maker of liquid dietary supplements, known for our innovation, strong R&D, and focus on quality. With our in-house team, we create custom liquid products for top wellness, nutraceutical, and food brands.
At Innovative Labs, we believe in teamwork and creativity. For over 15 years, we’ve helped brands bring new ideas to life with high-quality liquids, gels, purees, pastes, oils, and emulsions. Our modern facilities and dedicated team work together to make products that matter.
Here, you’ll grow, learn, and be part of a team that’s always improving and moving forward.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Your Work Matters: Support the Brands People Use Every Day
- Collaborate & Create: Join a team that values fresh ideas, open communication, and teamwork
- Grow Your Career: We encourage curiosity, learning, and stepping up to new challenges
- Supportive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and well-being
About the Job
The Operator II is responsible for operating filling and packaging equipment in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner. This role requires strong technical knowledge of production equipment, adherence to SOPs and GMP standards, and the ability to lead and support team members on the production line. The Operator II plays a key role in maintaining production efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement efforts.
What You’ll Do
- Operate filling, packaging, labeling, and sealing equipment safely and efficiently
- Read production schedules, complete changeovers, and run high-speed production lines
- Troubleshoot equipment, perform breakdowns/cleaning, and reassemble components to specifications
- Set up and adjust cappers, labelers, banders, shrink wrap, induction seal, and inkjet equipment
- Operate pasteurizers and maintain required CCPs
- Follow SOPs, GMPs, MPRs, and work instructions to ensure quality and compliance
- Monitor product quality, understand AQL standards, and address issues proactively
- Lead, train, and support team members on the production line
- Partner with Maintenance to identify and report equipment issues early
- Accurately complete production documentation and Redzone entries
- Support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Strong quality focus with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve issues related to weights, torque, labeling, and defects
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Strong team player with leadership capabilities
- Comfortable using computers and tablets in a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of SOPs, GMPs, and production best practices
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience operating or maintaining technical manufacturing equipment
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Physical Demands
- Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
- Walking, standing for extended periods, and repetitive motions
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to talk and hear in a manufacturing environment
Work Environment
This role involves working in manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection, may be required. GMP practices are strictly enforced. The work environment consists primarily of ambient room temperatures, standard lighting, and a traditional warehouse/manufacturing setting.
The Perks of Joining Our Team
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage—plus a few weeks of paid parental leave when it matters most.
- Paid time off and holidays to help you unwind and recharge
- Real opportunities to grow your skills and make an impact as we evolve
- A collaborative team that’s adaptable, supportive, and driven to succeed together
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions to help you build your future.
Ready to innovate with us?
Apply now and let’s build the future together!
Other facts
About Innovative Labs
Innovative Labs (IL) is a leading developer, formulator, and provider of single serve and multi-dose ingestible health and wellness products for leading brands and direct sales companies. Founded in 2006 by Travis Parry, Innovative Labs provides highly differentiated formulating, blending, filling, distribution, and other critical services for small-format nutritional supplements, food items, household products and other consumer packaged goods. The company is SQF Food Safety Code Level III Certified and operates highly efficient, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with a workforce of over 500 people.
IL was founded in 2006, and is now the largest independent supplier of custom single serve flexible packaging west of the Mississippi. With significant investments in packaging and pasteurization equipment, IL has the capacity to fill hundreds of thousands of pouches a day and the flexibility to meet the demands of large and small production runs. IL provides its health, wellness and nutritional customers with a differentiated advantage of world-class turnkey solutions and full-service, front-end product development. Having achieved the highest and most prestigious regulatory certifications, IL also offers speed-to-market service unmatched in the industry. IFP’s customers range from Fortune 100 food and beverage companies to high growth emerging brands, all of whom have access to the Company’s best-in-class service and capabilities.
IL is a state-of-the-art, $100M+, private-equity backed manufacturing company headquartered in Springville, UT with offices in St. George, Lindon and Springville. With over 500+ employees and more than 25% year-over-year growth, IL is uniquely poised and funded for a remarkable trajectory of success.
What you'll do
- The Operator II is responsible for operating filling and packaging equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining production efficiency and product quality. This role also involves leading and supporting team members on the production line.
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