Full-Time Plant Job Details Description BestCo, LLC is a privately-held manufacturer located and operated in Mooresville, North Carolina. BestCo is known industry-wide as a leading developer and marketer of innovative, consumer health care products for retailers and marketers of OTC drug products and dietary supplements. BestCo specializes in manufacturing solid dose lozenges, soft chews, and other confectionery-based delivery forms of consumer healthcare products for both private label and contract manufacturing partners.  BestCo combines nearly a century’s worth of confectionery experience with emerging consumer healthcare insights to create unique products for our customers.  BestCo strives to be a pioneer and innovator in the field of confectionery delivery forms of OTC drugs and dietary supplements. Check out our website at www.bestco.com or our social media pages on LinkedIn and Facebook. BestCo is currently searching for a Bagging Machine Operator, 12-hour Night Shift to be located at our Mooresville, North Carolina facility.POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direct supervision of the production supervisor, the bagging operator is responsible for the operation and quality of placing products safely in appropriate packaging. Keep up with product output, maintaining a smooth and timely production line collaborating with other team members on the line.  Troubleshooting throughout shift ensuring the packaging equipment stays in good working condition.  Must follow all cGMP practices and keep area neat and clean.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be done Understands the packaging equipment being used and how to adjust when needed.  Identifies packaging defects quickly and makes adjustments immediately Responsible for the operation, packing and quality of the bagging machine, and case packer Ensure machine is set up properly; thread/align paper, adjust bag length, line up printer, line up paper, center bags Set up Ishida scales, turn on computer and zero scale, program net weights, set/adjust vibrators, and adjust for proper piece count Manages changeovers quickly and assures that the production line continues to run smoothly and efficiently with no unnecessary delays Work closely with Packers to troubleshoot and keep machines up and running efficiently Clean machines as appropriate, and uses equipment effectively assuring that it remains in good working order General operation: loading bagging material, sleeves, RSC, and glue; trouble shoot during operation; calculate amount of product required to finish order; control waste; attain maximum output/efficiency Fully responsible for following batch record and completing reports accurately.  Fully responsible for the quality of the finished product, i.e. correct weights, correct bagging material, packing, shrink wrapping, ticketing, lot number coding and the correct product for the bag Follow BestCo’s LOTO Policy and procedures to ensure that machines or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy before performing cleaning, service or maintenance activities where they may be an unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy Setting and observation of case weight checker Mix assorted flavors accurately and run out evenly Complete 15-minute inspections of finished product and record details immediately Totally responsible for ensuring the maximum output, efficiency and productivity Requisition materials ahead of production and return unused materials KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Motivated Self-starter with the ability to work with moderate supervision History demonstrating good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability  High level of personal integrity Quality conscious Ability to handle multi-tasks Hygiene oriented Good writing and analytical skills Production oriented Able to react to sudden production changes REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED At least 1-year of Machine operator experience outside of Bestco or 3 months working as a machine operator at Bestco or a Certified Production Technician through NCMI. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. Must be open to work any shift that is necessary depending on the business needs Able to stand for long periods of time Basic computer knowledge (must be able to log on and complete required cGMP SOP training and email Basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide and make fine adjustments in equipment settings Effective and clear written /oral communication skills fluent in English to clearly communicate with other team members PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  More than one year of machine operator experience Pharmaceutical industry Prior Manufacturing experience FDA experience "NO OUTSIDE RECRUITING AGENCIES" All offers of employment are conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, drug screen, and employment eligibility verification (E-verify). Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help