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(1023) Chattem, Inc
Processing Technician I - 1st Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$59,557 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Processing Technician At Opella, we simplify self-care for real people. As a Processing Technician you become part of that mission
- turning ideas into products that actually reach hands and homes.
- Operate and maintain production lines, ensuring safety, quality and output.
- Troubleshoot and propose smarter, simpler ways to keep things running.
- Get training and early ownership to build your skills and confidence.
- See how your work supports our sustainability goals and helps protect people and the planet.
- Work as part of a team that's radically simple, supportive and outcome-focused. This is a 2nd Shift position. Monday
- Friday
Hours:
5:30am- 2:00pm
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure the quality and quantity of raw materials are accurately measured to produce finished bulk products according to specific formulations and procedures. Learn to operate various equipment, including mills, grinders, conveyors, mixers, and tableting presses, to create tablets, ointments, creams, liquids, and powders. Monitor the manufacturing process and implement control factors to keep production within acceptable limits. Maintain detailed production records, follow step-by-step procedures, and complete production orders efficiently. Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and well-maintained. Ensure a safe work environment, report any hazards, and continuously develop your skills to comply with FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.About You Education:
You must have aHigh School Diploma or GED Experience:
Experience in manufacturing, production, including operating high-speed packaging or assembly equipment, start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.Technical Competencies:
You should be proficient in operating various packaging machinery and tools, including electric and manual lift trucks, tape machines, and equipment like fillers, cappers, labelers, and bundlers.Physical Ability:
You must be capable of lifting 25-60 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, and demonstrating exceptional coordination, manual dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.Special Requirements:
You are required to comply with dress code regulations, be willing to undergo necessary training, and work in conditions with exposure to product, dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards. Simply put, we're shaping a self-care revolution. If you're ready to question, improve and create better for millions, step in and make an impact that's felt far beyond the line. We are challengers. We are Opella. About Us Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide- and counting.