Manufacturing Technician I

Manufacturing Technician

As we prepare to embark on our centennial journey, New Generation Wellness (NGW) is not just marking a milestone; we are celebrating a century of commitment to health, vitality, and positive transformation. For 100 years, we've been at the forefront of wellness, pioneering innovation and shaping the future of holistic health. We invite you to be part of our legacy. Joining New Generation Wellness means becoming a part of a dynamic and successful team that values innovation, collaboration, and exceeding the needs of our customers. Here's to the next 100 years of New Generation Wellness! More importantly, here is to your success!

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the operation of manufacturing equipment, monitoring the production process, ensuring the production workflow runs efficiently, and performing quality checks on finished products.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Support a full-cycle manufacturing process producing natural vitamins and supplements.
• Operate production machinery to create a wide range of products such as tablets, capsules, gummies and powders.
• Prepare machines for production by loading materials, adjusting settings and verifying that the machine has been set up correctly for specific product production.
• Monitor production process for any issues, and effectively troubleshoots and adjusts practices when needed to aid in efficiency.
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and other items as necessary.
• Assemble/disassemble, and cleans all primary and auxiliary equipment and associated rooms to ensure they meet sterilization standards for production.
• Reads, understands, and accurately fills out batch records and other paperwork as needed.
• Quality check finished products to ensure they meet strict quality standards in compliance with the FDA guidelines.
• Completes all duties according to written SOPs and in compliance with cGMPs.
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Education / Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Required Knowledge

• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Experience Required:

• 0+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills and Abilities
• Able to follow SOPs, GMPs, and Batch Records.
• Able to follow directions and communicate information both written and verbally.
• Able to use basic math calculations and operate a calculator.
• Able to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Works collaboratively in a positive team environment

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment requiring appropriate PPE at all times, including lab coats, glasses, gloves, hair and beard nets, and closed-toe shoes.

• Work near moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to fumes, powder, or airborne particles.
• Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize a respirator, including compliance with fit testing and training requirements.
• Overtime may be required based on operational needs and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

• Physical Requirements
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder height.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds repetitively and handle up to 100-pound drums occasionally.
• Required to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Required to climb ladders, use balance, and work on elevated platforms up to 20 feet.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature fluctuations

First-Year Retention Bonus Program

New Generation Wellness offers a First-Year Retention Bonus Program for eligible regular full-time employees. As a Manufacturing Associate scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible to participate. The program provides milestone-based bonus payments tied to your continued employment and satisfactory performance throughout your first year.

To receive each payment, you must be actively employed on the milestone date and on the date payment is processed. Bonus payments are subject to applicable tax withholding. You are not required to submit a separate form to receive payment. HR will track eligibility and milestone dates, and your manager may be asked to confirm your performance standing before each payment is issued.

Employees who separate from employment or are placed under formal corrective action before a milestone date will not earn the unpaid portion of the bonus. Once a bonus installment has been earned and paid, it is not subject to repayment unless otherwise required by a separate written agreement. New Generation Wellness reserves the right to modify or discontinue this program at any time, subject to applicable law.

Training Cell Program

As a Manufacturing Technician, you may participate in our structured Training Cell Program, which is designed to build your skills and certifications progressively across our manufacturing operations. Each cell includes up to three proficiency levels, with advancement based on demonstrated skill, time in position, and performance against production standards.

Training cells available to Manufacturing Technicians include Weigh Room, Blending, Compression, Encapsulation, and Coating. Each covers the equipment, documentation, and quality standards specific to that area. Your manager will track your progression and guide you through the process when you get started.

As you advance through the levels, you may be eligible for pay increases that reflect your growing skill set and contributions to the team. More details will be shared during onboarding.