1st Shift Mechanic C

Piping Rock Health Products, founded in 2011, winning Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award four years in a row, is supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. Being deemed an essential business from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Piping Rock has kept its doors open, production moving, and associates safe. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance, company paid life insurance and more! We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Picnic, BBQ Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses! Join our growing family today!

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor/Lead Person, the Mechanic C is responsible for preventive maintenance, minor repairs on all packaging machines. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

 Responsibilities:

• Perform all Preventative Maintenance as required
• Basic understanding of machine blueprints and schematics
• Troubleshoots, assesses, and repairs mechanical manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Responsible for set up and changeovers in a timely manner without supervision
• Maintain work area, maintenance shop, parts and supplies area cleaned and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Must be mechanically inclined and can use all standard tools to the trade
• 1-3 years’ experience working in and around mechanical equipment, preferably in a pharmaceutical/nutraceutical environment
• High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual is a plus not a must
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines set by supervisor
• Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed
• Physical ability to repetitively lift, stand, climb, bend, etc. within a manufacturing environment
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish)..
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours is this something you would be comfortable with
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Piping Rock proudly offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to all full time associates. In addition, voluntary life insurance, flexible spending plans, and short-term disability plans may be optionally added. All full-time associates also receive group term life insurance and long-term disability coverage. Associates are eligible to participate in a 401(k) savings plan with a generous company match.