Description:
Natureplex is a privately held OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing company that was first started in 2001 and has been growing exponentially each year. We offer our own label as well as private label and contract packaging of enemas, feminine hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products. We currently have two locations, one in Olive Branch, MS just a few miles from Memphis, TN and a location in Memphis, TN. We are rapidly growing which means there are opportunities for advancement. We currently have an opening for an Engineering Technician, to work between the Olive Branch, MS and Memphis, TN facilitates.
We offer benefits that include:
- Medical Insurance (we pay 80% employee coverage and 20% for dependent coverage)
- Dental insurance
- Vision
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Vacation
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company paid life insurance
- Weekly Pay
Natureplex is an equal opportunity employer.
Natureplex participates in E-Verify.
Requirements:
Summary
Responsible for supporting technical and highly automated OTC pharmaceutical compounding, filling, and packing lines.
Essential Functions
Troubleshooting equipment- Working with engineering/maintenance staff to implement process improvements
- Working with equipment vendors to become on-site expert on process equipment
- Creating engineering documents and other activities
- Superior analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Lead the execution of equipment validations
- Apply the knowledge of engineering concepts to troubleshoot processes, improve processes, and participate in design decisions
- Other duties as needed
Competencies
Decision making- Teamwork
- Work Standards
- Motivation
- Reliability
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Stress Tolerance
Work Environment
Warehouse, some hot and cold conditions- Some strong odors
- Loud sounds
Equipment Used and Physical Demands
Prolonged standing- Require walking, standing, climbing, balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Require sitting and use hands to finger, handle, feel
- Frequently required to reach with hands, and arms; talk or hear
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus
Expected Hours of Work
Monday – Friday, Saturdays as needed
Travel
Travel between Olive Branch, MS and Memphis facilities
Required Education and Experience
1 – 3 years in an engineering, controls or other closely related technical role- 1 – 3 years with high-speed packaging equipment
- 1 – 3 years working with automated equipment in trouble shooting and/or process improvement capacity
- 1 – 3 years’ troubleshooting PL C-controlled equipment
- 1 – 3 years with programming and troubleshooting variable speed drives
- Robotics experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings
- Technical School training or certificate preferred, work experience will be considered in lieu of Technical School
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Machine vision systems a plus- FDA manufacturing a plus
- Technical training or hands-on equivalent experience