Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor/Manufacturing Management, the Set Up Trainee Associate is responsible for setup, breakdown cleaning and preventive maintenance on the Encapsulation/Tablet machine and all ancillary equipment. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities:

• Assist on the complete changeovers, set- ups and start -ups of Encapsulation/Tablet machine with the guidance of the set-up trainer.
• Assist on the major and minor cleaning and sanitization of the Encapsulation/Tablet machine and all ancillary equipment with the guidance of the set-up trainer.
• Basic knowledge measuring tools, hand tools and hardware.
• Assist with Preventative Maintenance on the Encapsulation/Tablet machine, polisher, deduster and powder transfer equipment as per the PM checklist as instructed by trainer.
• Assist mechanic to solve mechanical issues as needed.
• Set up powder transfer / vacuum-max.
• Check the physical parameters following batch record and product appearance as per reference board during the startup process.
• Check the physical parameters following batch records during troubleshooting as needed.
• Uses proper tools to perform a specific task.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mechanically inclined
• Electrical knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
• Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training.
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours is this something you would be comfortable with
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and climb.

1st shift: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm 

2nd shift: Monday - Friday 3pm- 11:30pm 

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7:30am

Pay Rate: $24.50/hr 

Located in Farmingdale, NY  

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Picnic, BBQ Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Piping Rock Health Products, founded in 2011, winning Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award four years in a row, is supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. Being deemed an essential business from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Piping Rock has kept its doors open, production moving, and associates safe. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.