Machine Operator

Location: Santa Ana site - Santa Ana, CA

Company Summary

Vytalogy is a modern wellness company, - we bring a vibrant energy to life. Headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA, Vytalogy markets products across multiple channels and categories in vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS). Our incredible brands, Natrol and Jarrow Formulas, are recognized and trusted as industry leaders for over 85 years. We bring together exceptional talent and harness diverse backgrounds and perspectives to make life more vibrant for everyone, every day.

Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing of gummies that meet specific quality standards through complete operation of gummy kitchen/dosing equipment and HMI controls. They will primarily be responsible for producing batches of Gummy vitamins that meet quality and food safety guidelines by following specific formulation.

Your primary activities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensures raw materials are correct and transfer to kitchen machinery in accordance with specific recipes and batch records and operating procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of the sanitation and safety requirements for food processing, handling, and storage in manufacturing of Gummy products. Responsible for CIP operation throughout all equipment used in the process to manufacture Gummy products.
• Possesses knowledge of the methods, procedures, for receiving, handling, storing, and inventorying of raw materials for processing in the manufacturing of Gummy’s.
• Operates equipment control panels/touch screen systems (HMI) to ensure efficient equipment operation, makes real time corrections to the process as required. Includes the cooking process, monitoring all process equipment across multiple skids of equipment.
• Visually inspects products, performs critical process control checks throughout the operation of the kitchen operation.
• Assists in developing efficient methods and procedures for producing products utilizing the equipment and personnel available to meet established timelines.
• Uses hand tools to adjust equipment controls and operating parts as appropriate to product. Ability to operate Material Handling equipment, electric hand trucks, little joe walkie pallet lifts, hoist, and other equipment as needed.
• Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of products to process.
• Troubleshoots any equipment/process problems and resolves as quickly as possible.
• Performs changeovers from one product or batch to another; disassembles equipment and cleans according to procedures; reassembles and makes ready for next batch; works with tooling/set-ups as needed. Understand the interface between the Gummy Kitchen operation and the Mogul operation. Support Mogul operation as needed.
• Conducts hourly quality checks on colors, flavors, weight, appearance, pH, BRIX, and temperatures.
• Maintains Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point standards of sanitation and safety, food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment, and physical Gummy plant.
• Lifts containers of in-process, raw, finished, or waste products and transports within department as necessary.
• Maintains required logs, reports and other records accurately and completely. Uses computer to enter data.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You’ll need the following (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in gummy, candy, or confectionary manufacturing
• Ability to read/understand English written instructions and other information
• Accurate arithmetic skills
• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools
• Physical ability to stand/walk for much of work shift, and push/pull/lift large containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions, read/understand gauges/controls/touch screen logic.
• Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weights, flavor, and general appearance of gummy product.

Vytalogy Wellness, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA 92705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• gummy or candy manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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