Formulator/Material Handling

Job Description

Job Description

2nd Shift Formulator

Location: Reno, NV
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire with opportunity for permanent placement and pay increase

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Formulator to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing, machine operation, material handling, forklift operation, production, or warehouse environments who are looking for long-term career growth.

This role is responsible for weighing, measuring, staging, and preparing raw materials while ensuring quality, safety, and production standards are met. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating equipment, following detailed instructions, completing production documentation, and working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage raw materials according to production requirements

• Operate manufacturing equipment and machinery safely and efficiently

• Read and follow batch cards, production paperwork, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Complete production documentation accurately and in real time

• Enter and maintain production data as required

• Safely move materials using forklifts and other material-handling equipment

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and company policies

• Identify and report material discrepancies, equipment concerns, or safety issues

• Support production goals while maintaining quality standards

• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or material handling experience preferred

• Experience operating machinery or production equipment required

• Ability to read paperwork, follow written instructions, and accurately complete documentation

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

• Ability to enter and maintain accurate production data

• Forklift experience required

• Cherry Picker experience strongly preferred

• Ability to work independently and follow procedures with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Preferred Experience

• 1–3 years of manufacturing or formulation experience

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Experience using batch cards and production documentation

• Forklift certification on Sit-Down, Stand-Up, or Cherry Picker equipment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds

• Push, pull, carry, and move materials throughout the facility

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders or platforms

• Work in an environment that may be noisy, dusty, warm, and contain spices or food-grade ingredients

• Ability to safely work at heights when required

Work Environment & PPE

• Hair nets, beard nets, and safety goggles are provided

• Employees must provide their own steel-toe boots

• No jewelry permitted in production areas

• Tattoos are acceptable

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required

Screening Requirements

• Background check required

• 9-Panel Drug Screen (Non-Marijuana) required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company offering long-term growth, hands-on training, and the opportunity to become a permanent employee. If you have manufacturing, machine operation, forklift, warehouse, or production experience, we encourage you to apply today.