Blending Operator T2

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Factors in Canada is seeking a SoftGel Blending Operator to weigh, combine, and process ingredients for nutraceutical liquids and gel capsules. You will also help ensure GMP compliance and clean production equipment and rooms while following our core values.

Responsibilities include manufacturing materials, monitoring lines, recording transactions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with SOPs and safe work procedures.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Previous production and GMP experience an asset.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Willingness to wear a respirator.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically able to lift up to 23 kg.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture quality nutraceutical liquid and gel capsule material.
• Monitor and supply production lines with supplies as per department schedule.
• Safely operate department equipment and report defects as required.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Record all material transactions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing equipment and production areas.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and condition prior to sign-off.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Assist in the development of Work Procedures (WPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs).
• Troubleshoot production issues as required.
• Report all quality issues to department leadership.
• Follow and adhere to all instructions including SOPs and cGMP.
• Strictly observe all safety policies, including respirator use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Mathematical aptitude

GMP experience (asset)

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Shift: Team 2:06:00-18:10 SMT/06:00-18:10 S-W

Job Summary

SoftGel Blending Operatorsweigh, combine, and process ingredients to produce quality nutraceutical liquid and gel capsule material. SoftGel Blending Operators clean production equipment and production rooms per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Theytake samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications while taking into consideration the company’s commitment to our seven Core Values such as Sustainability (people, the planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility.

Job Description & Duties

• Manufacture quality nutraceutical liquid and gel capsule material
• Monitor and supply production lines with supplies as per department schedule
• Safely operate department equipment and report defects as required
• Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Record all material transactions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing equipment and production areas
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and condition prior to sign-off
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times
• Assist in the development of Work Procedures (WPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
• Troubleshoot production issues as required
• Report all quality issues to department leadership
• Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Strictly adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions, including the use of a respirator as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Technical

• Mechanically inclined
• Previous production and GMP experience an asset
• Mathematical aptitude

Attributes

• Excellent communication in the English language, both written and verbal
• The willingness and ability to wear a respirator
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Physically able to perform all required job duties for the duration of the shift, including lifting up to 23 kg