Cleaning Crew

Manufacturing Associate

Pioneers in the premium, natural, private label supplement industry, we are the go-to manufacturer for store brand tablets, capsules, and powders. We offer over 400 SKUs across certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lines. Join a company with over 100 years of excellence and innovation.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for maintaining a cGMP compliant workspace for manufacturing technicians and keeping department operations running as efficiently as possible. This position provides foundational experience in production operations and offers a clear pathway to advance into a Manufacturing Technician role.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Removes trash daily from all receptacles.
• Wipes all doors and curtains daily.
• Cleans and maintains the interior of the building by sweeping and mopping all floors in manufacturing areas.
• Maintains sanitary log form by entering date and initialing daily.
• Prepares cleaning agent solutions and performs sanitation of all manufacturing rooms.
• Removes old labels and relabels all drums, pallets, and containers; weighs containers and writes tare weight on new labels.
• Aids the compounding department by putting plastic liners in drums and removes trash from rooms during the compounding process.
• Performs inventory of gowning supplies and ensures all departments are stocked with gloves, dust masks, arm sleeves, back support, and related items.
• Cleans all portable equipment such as scoops, spatulas, stainless steel containers, plastic drums, utility carts, and tables.
• Assists with training on SOP requirements related to disassembling equipment such as Fitzmill, oven trays, hand screens, V-blenders, Ribbon blenders, and oscillators.
• Cleans all portable compounding equipment including Fitzmill, oven trays, hand screens, V-blenders, Ribbon blenders, and oscillators.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:15pm-12:30am, Friday 2:15pm-10:45pm

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work with others in a positive team environment.
• Able to follow instructions.

Experience

• 1+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 repeatedly throughout the day.
• Required to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Required to climb ladders and use balance.

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 or airborne particles.
• 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.

Career Path

Manufacturing Associate → Manufacturing Technician

Training Cell Program

As you grow into a Manufacturing Technician role, 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 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.

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.