Sanitation Lead

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen.

At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. At Thorne, our production team is the heart of our operation, where science meets precision to create high-quality health and wellness products. Our hourly lead production role performs a wide variety of duties in the production, assembly and cleaning of production machine parts and manufacturing suites.

Supports the goals of the Production Department, including coordinating between the areas of production to reduce downtime between production runs. Duties may include material inventory, machine operation, assembly/disassembly process and recognition of quality control processes in place. Operating Schedules: Weekday Day Shift | 5:00am - 5:30pm Responsible to direct their team in a safe and proficient manner to complete any given tasks.

Reviews the production schedule and works with department leadership to develop a plan and prioritize sanitation tasks based on estimated production run completion times. Establishes and/or adjusts work assignments to meet production schedules. , end line clearance, beginning line clearance, cleans, removal of machine parts and reassembly of machine(s) or line equipment), as needed.

Operates all cleaning machinery related to sanitation needs as assigned by supervisor, after proper training. Confers with Supervisor(s) and Leads to assist activities of other departments Assists with s machine set ups; understands regular routines to comply with cGMP guidelines for each specific product. Able to read and understand written directions in English, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), work instructions, forms and the Thorne Research Employee Handbook.

Employee follows instructions closely, both verbal and written, and communicates effectively with supervisors and fellow employees. Minimum High school diploma or GED is required. Prior lead and manufacturing experience preferred.

Ability to work overtime as required. 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.

Responsibilities

of the job. Use a hand calculator to perform basic math calculations to complete records accurately. Possesses good interpersonal skills and engage others in a positive manner.

Possesses strong attention to detail. Document and present work in a clear and concise manner. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

Raises issues and concerns promptly. Documents and presents work in a clear and concise manner. During disassembly and assembly of machines, employee is able to discern that the parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand.

Employee has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measurement used in the Production Department, using whole numbers and decimals (for example, grams). PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to work an entire 8 hour shift, when necessary, in an enclosed room. Must be medically qualified to work while using a half-mask respirator or a full-air respirator for up to six 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 production equipment and machinery.