Blending Operator 1st Shift

Lief Labs is a premier formulation, product development, and manufacturing partner for leading dietary supplement brands. Our world-class R&D and Product Development teams create innovative, great-tasting formulations, while our state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility delivers scalable, turnkey solutions that help entrepreneurial companies build and grow successful brands. Job Summary: The 1st Shift Blending Operator blending equipment in a safe manner and according to standard operating procedures. Ensure product produced meets quality standards. Confirm correct raw materials and quantities are used. Report any discrepancies to lead or supervisor. Maintain proper documentation (GDP) on all batch records and any other documents as required. Schedule is Monday through Friday 5am - 1:30pm and weekends as needed . Key Responsibilities: Focus will be to ensure blending equipment is running efficiently and in a safe manner to produce quality product. Follow all safety policies including LOTO (lock out tag out). Maintain and follow manufacturing batch records, logs and other documentation by following GDP. Trouble shoots and adjusts blending equipment when issues arise. Works with and trains new blending operators. Able to make suggestions to improve blending processes. Able to successfully start-up, operate blender efficiently and tear down for major cleaning according to batch record and specifications, on WI and SOP. Report any safety, quality and equipment issues to lead or supervisor. Keep area and equipment clean and in compliance with cGMPs. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably with blending equipment. Understand and familiar with Good Manufacture Practice (cGMP), SOP’s. Comprehensive knowledge of blending equipment and process preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with team members. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a safe manner. Ability to complete job requirements independently at completion of onboarding period. Proper use of scales, calculator, and other physical testing equipment. Possesses strong attention to detail and GDP. Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential for this role. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and verbally, to ensure successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Schedule is Monday through Friday 5am - 1:30pm and weekends as needed . Why Join Lief? At Lief, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative products that improve lives while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. We value collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive. Whether you're looking to expand your project management expertise or take the next step in your career, this role offers meaningful exposure to the full product development lifecycle and opportunities to grow within a collaborative organization. Physical & Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, talk, move about, hear and speak. May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts. Must be able to stand for approximately 8-10 hours. Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and drive projects to solution. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to use properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others. Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e. milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy). Hourly Rate: $18.47-$19.30 per hour Starting pay is determined by several factors including experience, skills, education, training, and market conditions. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Participation Life Insurance Education Reimbursement Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Suppose you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran. In that case, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department. Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. 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