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Schedule: Mon-Thurs 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM (1^st Shift) ; 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (2^nd Shift)
Salary: 1^st Shift: $17.00 ; 2^nd Shift: $18.00 (Hourly)
Location: Farmingdale, NJ

Description:

We are currently looking for an Entry Level (Bilingual) Blending Operator to join our team as well as the potential for long-term growth and development opportunities. This is a cross-functional position encompassing but not limited to the compression and blending manufacturing processes. Must be able to keep accurate and detailed records and maintain cleanliness of work area. Must follow standard operating procedures for the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in gathering, weighing, and preparing raw ingredients for the blending process with accurate labeling
• Operate blending equipment under close supervision and follow precise instructions for each batch.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the blending area, ensuring a sanitary work environment.
• Verify the accuracy of raw materials’ labels and log relevant data into production systems.
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitization of blending equipment and tools.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of protective gear, to minimize risks in the production environment.
• Complete production documentation, including logging weights, batch numbers, and time records accurately.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding equipment malfunctions or discrepancies in production processes.
• Show a desire and willingness to learn and succeed.
• Complete all required training activities.
• Demonstrates commitment to the organization by maintaining regular on-site attendance, is reliable and follows through on responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Entry level position, Experience is not required
• At least 1 year in manufacturing or production environment a plus

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 12:00 am
Published Date: September 20th, 2025

Location: Farmingdale, NJ  
Employment Type: Full-Time/On Site 
Pay Rate: $25-$30 per hour 

Nutrastar is a fast-growing contract manufacturer specializing in the formulation and production of high-quality nutraceuticals. With more than 300 employees and a reputation built on customer service, precision, quality, and innovation, we serve some of the most respected brands in the health and wellness industry. Our continued investment in people, technology, and infrastructure drives our rapid growth and positions us as a leader in our field. 

About the Role
We are seeking a versatile Recruiter & HR Generalist to support both talent acquisition and day-to-day HR operations within our manufacturing organization. This role focuses on recruiting office, technical, engineering, and operational support roles, while providing broad HR support to employees and managers across departments. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work directly supports our employees’ experience and the company’s success. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for office, technical, engineering, and operational positions. 
• Partner with hiring managers to define needs, create job postings, and drive hiring processes. 
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks. 
• Support onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentation in partnership with our HR PEO.  

• Maintain HRIS records, employee files, and job descriptions. 
• Assist with benefits administration, employee questions, and HR policy support. 
• Help coordinate training, performance processes, and engagement activities. 
• Provide general HR support across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and office teams. 

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in recruiting and/or HR generalist support. 
• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, I/O Psychology or in a related field preferred. 
• Experience hiring for office or technical roles; manufacturing environment a plus. 
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) is required. 
• Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment is required. 
• Understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA) . Familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems and HR compliance fundamentals. 

Why Join NutraStar?

As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 12:00 am
Published Date: December 19th, 2025

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM (1^st Shift) ; 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (2^nd Shift)
Salary: 1^st Shift: $15.75 ; 2^nd Shift: $16.75 (Hourly)
Location: Farmingdale, NJ

Description:

In this role, you’ll be responsible for packaging finished products in compliance with quality, safety, and production standards. You will play a key part in ensuring our products meet regulatory requirements while supporting efficient operations on the production line

Key Responsibilities

• Work across different stations as needed to support production.
• Inspect, weigh, and package products according to standard procedures.
• Monitor product flow into machinery and ensure smooth operation.
• Verify compliance with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Report potential downtime, scrap, or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with Quality Control for room clearance and approvals.
• Complete required training and demonstrate a commitment to learning.
• Follow all company policies, GMP, and safety protocols (including PPE use)

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Entry level position, Experience is not required
• At least 1 year in manufacturing or production environment a plus
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to changing duties and instructions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with OSHA, GMP, and other regulations.
• Physical ability to: Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Stand for extended periods. Work in an environment with powders, chemicals, and common allergens.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 12:00 am
Published Date: September 20th, 2025

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM 
Salary: $18.50 (Hourly)
Location: Farmingdale, NJ

Description:

As Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating tablet press equipment that produces dietary supplements in tablet and pill forms. You will also be responsible for cleaning the manufacturing equipment, utensils, and the room in which you operate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and clean manufacturing encapsulation and/or room and equipment
• Transport blended materials from staging area to encapsulation and/or compression room
• Verify all blend materials for accuracy and quantities received
• Operate encapsulation and/or tablet press machines as per product batch record following Standard Operating Procedures
• Document all process readings in the manufacturing batch record
• Perform changeover and set-up of designated manufacturing equipment
• Practice Good Manufacturing procedure as trained in cGMP training
• Required to wear appropriate safety equipment and adhere to safety procedures and Federal and State regulations
• Monitor encapsulation machine operation and report any abnormal conditions to the immediate Supervisor
• Assist manufacturing supervisor in the collection of information to conduct investigations
• Follow procedures described in SOP’s and report deviations to the immediate supervisor
• Facilitate and cooperate with any Continuous Improvement Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Entry level position, Experience is not required
• At least 1 year in manufacturing or production environment a plus
• Physical ability to: Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Stand for extended periods. Work in an environment with powders, chemicals, and common allergens.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 12:00 am
Published Date: September 20th, 2025

Location: FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
Pay Rate:  $16.00 – $18.00 Hourly
Work Shift: 1^st Shift Monday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.
Hour Per Week: 40

Company Overview:

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance. 

Position:

The porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our offices, production, and packaging areas. The person in this role will safely perform manual tasks with speed and efficiency ensuring work environments are healthy and safe for all employees. The porter may also assist with basic maintenance, deliveries, and support tasks as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas, including offices, hallways, restrooms, production, packaging, and public spaces. 
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and surfaces regularly. 
• Collect garbage, trash, and recyclables, and assist in transporting them to disposal or management areas. 
• Dispose of trash and recycling in accordance with company policies. 
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, including dumpster cleaning, bathroom cleaning, mopping tile, vacuuming carpets, and other assigned duties. 
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as required. 
• Stock and replenish cleaning supplies and other necessary items. 
• Carry out routine inspections and document maintenance and cleaning activities. 
• Perform deep cleaning tasks and special projects as assigned. 
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment to supervisors. 
• Support events, deliveries, or other operational activities as needed. 
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• Porter Experience
• Bilingual in both Spanish and English 
• Ability to effectively communicate to keep others informed of progress and changes in work status
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge and practice of safety procedures and proper PPE usage

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 12:00 am
Published Date: October 17th, 2025

Location: FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
Pay Rate: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annually
Work Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Friday)
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40

Company Overview:

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance.

Position:

Are you a meticulous and proactive analytical chemist with a passion for quality? We are seeking a dedicated QC Chemist to join our Quality Control Laboratory team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our raw materials and finished products through precise laboratory testing and diligent adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing analytical testing of raw materials and finished products in accordance with established procedures and specifications. Techniques may include HPTLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and Performing analytical testing of raw materials and finished products in accordance with established procedures and specifications. Techniques may include HPTLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and Wet Chemistry.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Conducting and managing ‘Out of Specification’ (OOS) and ‘Awaiting Disposition’ Investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Assisting with out of specification investigations. Bench-level OOS investigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Method development, validation, and implementation. Experience with method development and validation is desirable.
• Managing samples, including receipt, processing, archival, and maintenance of tracking tools.
• Preparation and review of test records associated with raw material release and Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Routine laboratory maintenance, including inventory, waste management, equipment verification, and coordination of services.
• Adhering to laboratory safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Supporting swing shift operations or after-hours testing to manage critical testing outside standard hours (Mon-Thu 10:00am-7:00pm; Friday 8:00am-2:00pm flexibility is required).

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Specialized Knowledge (Preferred): Proficiency in analytical chemistry, ideally within the nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry.
• HPTLC and metals testing experience is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, ISO/IEC 17025, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with laboratory document control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, and laboratory data entry systems.

Other Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Why Join NutraStar?

As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 12:00 am
Published Date: December 18th, 2025

Location: FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
Pay Rate: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annually
Work Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Friday)
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40

Company Overview:

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance. 

Position:

The QC Microbiologist is responsible for performing a broad range of microbiological tests to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of raw materials, components, and finished products. The QC Microbiologist plays a key role in maintaining laboratory compliance with cGMP, FDA, ISO/IEC 17025, and food safety standards.

This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent documentation practices, and the ability to support after-hours testing when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials and finished products following established SOPs and specifications.
• Conduct microbial enumeration and identification, water quality testing, method development, and validation activities.
• Manage sample receipt, handling, tracking, and archival.
• Lead and support Out of Specification (OOS) and Awaiting Disposition investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review test records and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Maintain laboratory documentation, inventory, equipment, and biosafety compliance.
• Prepare and coordinate samples requiring external microbiological testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, incubators, and other analytical systems.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE requirements and biohazard procedures.
• Support after-hours sample processing and critical testing as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Quality, Production, and R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in microbiology; nutraceutical or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience conducting OOS investigations required; bench-level microbiology strongly preferred.
• Experience with microbial identification methods (plating, microscopy, rapid ID systems) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, ISO/IEC 17025, and food safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment exposed to powders, chemicals, and potential allergens.

Why Join NutraStar?

As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 12:00 am
Published Date: December 18th, 2025

Location: FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
Pay Rate: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annually
Work Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Friday)
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40

Company Overview:

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance. 

Position:

The R&D Scientist will research, develop, and optimize product formulations for various brands and products. This position will support the R&D team by completing new product development projects including conducting formulation evaluation and analytical characterization of products. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with R&D team, develops formulations for a variety of dosage and delivery forms (capsules, tablets and powders) that support Sales and Marketing needs.
• Help operations to troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and Commercialization.
• Helps procurement generate new formulation, provide specific raw material requirements to source New/Existing raw materials and enhance formulations.
• Manage multiple projects related to product and process improvements.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple Projects with accurate/ real time detailed project information to achieve project deadlines.
• Runs and monitors benchtop, pilot, and manufactures scale-up and verification batches under minimal supervision.
• Requires hands-on experience or knowledge to operate Tablet press, Encapsulation machine, Dry Granulation manufacturing process equipment and various lab equipment.
• Performs maintenance and sanitation of laboratory equipment
• Manages R&D project activities by accurately collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting scientific data.
• Adheres to SOPs, cGMPs and other company rules.
• Maintains raw material inventory for day-to-day project activity
• Performs Administrative and other related duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the dietary supplement nutritional, food &/or beverage, or pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with different dosage forms such as tablets, capsules and powders.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 12:00 am
Published Date: October 17th, 2025

Location: Farmingdale, NJ   
Employment Type: Full-Time/On Site  
Pay Rate: $75,000-85,000 annually 

Nutrastar is a fast-growing contract manufacturer specializing in the formulation and production of high-quality nutraceuticals. With more than 300 employees and a reputation built on customer service, precision, quality, and innovation, we serve some of the most respected brands in the health and wellness industry. Our continued investment in people, technology, and infrastructure drives our rapid growth and positions us as leaders in our field.  

About the Role  
We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for the organization and management of all warehouse locations in NJ that contains raw materials, components, and finished goods. This includes the receiving, proper storage, and staging of raw materials and components for the operational floor and the distribution of finished good products to customers. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment when your work directly supports the company’s success. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Manage daily operations and personnel across the warehouse teams which include, but not limited to, loading/unloading, receiving, sorting, put away, picking, and inventory control.  
• Identify opportunities for improvement, define problems, develop solutions, test solutions, implement, stabilize, and sustain gains while engaging and coaching team members.  
• Keep up to date with all federal and state safety regulations. 
• Drive an efficient and motivated workforce by providing effective coaching, feedback, and encouragement. 
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by leading regular physical counts with warehouse teams and reconcile discrepancies with the warehouse inventory system. 
• Manage Distribution warehouse and direct all distribution activities to effectively meet shipping requirements. 
• Communicate with internal customers and attend daily tactical meetings  
• Manage production schedule in coordination with planning team. 
• Interface closely with other cross-functional groups such as Blending, Engineering, Quality, Packaging, Procurement, and Planning. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to the organization by maintaining regular, on-site attendance, act in a reliable manner, and follow through on responsibilities. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications  

• High School Diploma required. College Degree Preferred. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervision / management experience for a team of 10+ employees at multiple Warehouse locations. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills to be able to effectively interface with all levels of personnel. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. 
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.  
• Knowledge of industry cGMPs and lean manufacturing principles 
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Deacom or relevant ERP systems.  
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.   

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 12:00 am
Published Date: December 24th, 2025