ENCAPSULATION SETUP SPECIALIST- 1st shift

• Becomes knowledgeable of the applicable provisions of the Production Department’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and follows them. Remains knowledgeable on an ongoing and timely basis as changes in the SOPs and cGMPs occur. 
• Arrives at work as scheduled, starts work at the beginning of a shift, is on time to meetings, returns from breaks and lunch on time, completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and works overtime as required. 
• Knows and follows the Production Department policies and procedures and Thorne Research policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Pays attention to detail. Employee completes ALL production paperwork accurately, neatly and fully. 
• Gets along with co-workers and supervisors. Responds appropriately to all feedback and instructions from leads/and or supervisors. Employee follows the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the latest version of the Thorne Research Employee Handbook. 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of hand tools and maintains those tools in clean, good working order.
• Takes the initiative to make sound decisions, within the guidelines provided. Contacts Supervisor as required and applicable. Any machine or parts damage found is reported promptly to Supervisor, Maintenance, and Department Manager. 
• Aids the Encapsulation and Maintenance Technicians with repairs and preventative maintenance tasks on encapsulation equipment. 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of encapsulation equipment and demonstrates ability to attend to equipment requirements (tear downs, set-ups, troubleshooting, etc.) quickly and proficiently. 
• Works alongside and receives training from Maintenance and/or Production training personnel.
• Performs regular encapsulation equipment greases and checks. Maintains a set of sliders clean, greased, and ready. Checks for damage and verifies good working condition. 
• Checks segment & disc bores with the applicable precision pin, repairs as required. Alerts Maintenance if major damage needs to be repaired. 
• Checks capsule forks, closing pins, ejection pins, hollow clean pins, and separation pins for damage and tolerance. Alerts Maintenance if major damage needs to be repaired. 
• Checks tamping pins for straightness and alerts Maintenance of major damage or out of tolerance conditions. 
• Checks all rectifier parts for damage and verifies parts are in good working condition. 
• Checks all segment carriers for proper level and aligns any segment carrier out of level tolerance. 
• Checks capsule polishers for damage; verifies in good working condition. 
• Ensures change over parts are always ready for a 3 clean. Notifies supporting departments of any changeover parts problems to allow fixes during the next 3 clean. 
• Maintains parts (cleaned, greased and in good working condition) ready for use. 
• After every run, inspects for damage and ensures all changeover tooling (machine parts) are in good working order. 
• Observes the daily flow of the department and determines which job has priority. Employee keeps supervisor informed of project and machine status. 
• Immediately notifies lead/supervisor of any machine problems or anomalies outside of normal operations that affect output and the well-being of the equipment or the quality of the product

*This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.

• Experience and/or Education:  By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Associates Degree in a maintenance field preferred. 
• Ability to work while using a half-mask respirator or a full-air respirator for up to four hours at a time and be able to follow Thorne Research’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime as required. 

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer.  As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000 health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com

Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.

THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Must be able to work an entire shift, when necessary, in an enclosed room.
• Must be able to work while using a half-mask respirator or a full-air respirator for up to four hours at a time and be
  able to follow Thorne Research’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines.
• Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted.
• Must be able to safely and carefully operate and use assigned equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift.
• Must be able to operate, activate, use, prepare, and clean equipment, occasionally grasping with force and using
  twisting wrist movements.
• Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees.
• Must be able to see and read small print.
• Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour or 10-hour shift and overtime as assigned.
• Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and from table to floor, often
  repetitively, during a 12-hour or 10-hour shift.
• Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively, during
  a 12-hour or 10-hour shift.
• Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.