Come Grow with Us!
Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.
Position Summary:
As a Product Development Technician, you will be working within the Product Development Team and directly with Owner, assist the company in developing and launching new product to the Private Label and Contract Sales channel as well as managing current products.
PositionResponsibilities:
- Develop, edit and review master formula sheets prior to manufacturing
- Set up new items and BOM’s in MRP/ERP system
- Source new and existing raw materials and packaging for projects as needed
- Set up formula costing and customer proposals; research and data entry of raw material costs
- Request ingredients and prepare prototypes for customer review
- Assist with managing stability program
- Learn label regulations and review customer labels and communicate feedback
- Trouble-shooting and problem solving on formulation or other product development issues
- Communicating and problem solving with other departments to support them as needed
- Trouble-shooting and problem solving on formulation or other product development or quality control issues
- Maintain product development documentation, tracking information and communicating project progress to team
- Prepare specification sheets for new and existing products internally and externally
- Chase various resources both internal and external for status, work through obstacles and report status to the team
- Stay abreast of industry news, trade shows, periodicals, trends, FDA communications and industry regulations
- Work with other departments in communicating product information and new product launches
- Using your expert knowledge and industry experience, research trends and product information
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong math, written and verbal communication, proof reading and attention to detail required
- Use a personal computer, various MS software;
- Ability to multi-task and professionally interact with all levels of the organization and customers
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Position is in an office environment
- Position will require entry to GMP and controlled areas with specific dress code requirements
- Position will require some walking, standing and sitting
- Being able to sit for long periods of time
Vitality Works Benefits:
At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D,STD/LTD,& Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
- Group Voluntary Benefits
- 2 FREE Supplements per month
- Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
- Referral Bonus Program
Vitality Works is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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