Packaging Operator

COMPANY INFORMATION

Probi USA is a growing manufacturing company in Lafayette, CO. Probi USA is a leading producer of probiotics and a veteran contract manufacturer in the nutritional supplement marketplace. We produce a wide variety of superior products for many of the world’s most recognized private labels and brands. At Probi, our diverse group of employees shares a common goal to produce and market the best nutraceutical products available. 

We are currently seeking candidates for Packaging Operators to work in our manufacturing plant in Lafayette, CO. This full-time position(s) reports to the Packaging Supervisor.

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Occasional Friday if needed. 

Are you looking for a stable company? Do you want to work and have fun while doing so? Well...Probi USA is that company! Come join our great company!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging the final product, setting up the packaging line and packaging machines to name a few everyday duties. This position is US-based, no relocation pack will be offered.

KEY JOB DUTIES

• Checking in material for bottling runs using bottling pull sheet.


• Reconciling bottling runs using bottling pull sheet.


• Setting up and operating the following equipment: bottle unscrambler, desiccant inserter, slat counter machine, and cotton inserter.


• Setting up and operating the metal detector, capper, and heat induction sealer.


• Setting up and operating the labeler, neck banding machine, and check weigher.


• Perform all in-process quality control checks during packaging runs.


• Interface /communicate with Packaging Supervisor and Packaging Leads daily.


• Able to perform some maintenance on the packaging equipment.


• Clean machinery and equipment in a safe manner, able to perform lockout/tagout on equipment.


• Suggest ways to improve productivity and efficiencies.


• Able to complete daily processing paperwork in a neat & accurate manner. Able to perform basic math calculations with a calculator.


• And of course, other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.


• High school diploma or GED


• Operator, production, and manufacturing experience a huge plus! 


• Maintain good attendance.


• Ability to effectively communicate (speak, write and understand) in English with the department and company as needed.


• Must be able to work in a variety of conditions: noise, dust, heavy lifting, repetitive motion, standing for long periods of time. Must be able to recognize audible hazards.


• Must be able to pass a background check.

BENEFITS FOR US EMPLOYEES

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage after 30 days (and first day of the following month) with approximately 85% being paid by employer. Three (3) plans to choose from.  


• Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to employee.


• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrues on hire with up to 4 weeks (20 days) for new hire and increases the longer you are with the company.


• Participation in the company 401(K) and Roth plan after 6 months of employment with up to 4% employer match.  
  


• Nine (9) paid holidays.


• 17 hour per calendar year to volunteer in the community. 


• $100 Wellness dollars per year. 


• Free daily uniforms, safety shoe vouchers. 


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Tuition Reimbursement 


• Monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations.


• Team-building events throughout the year including summer and winter celebrations.
  

As part of our interview process, we have partnered with Alva Labs to help us place the right people in the right role as we believe in the use of science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, the Alva Labs assessments will help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role. Please be on the lookout for an email from Alva Labs with the link to take our online psychometric assessment. The psychometric assessments will help determine if a candidate has the right Logic traits and Personality Traits for the position. Please complete the assessment to be considered further in our hiring process. 

Probi USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor. 

Probi shall not use child labor. All work performed at Probi is based on recognized employment relationship established through national law and practice.  

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