Encapsulation Operator T3

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Healthcare

Wellness days

Employee appreciation events

Product discount pricing

Job summary

Natural Factors in Kelowna, BC is seeking an Encapsulation Operator to set up, operate and clean our encapsulation lines producing soft gel capsules. You will work on reliable machinery and contribute to product quality in a GMP environment.

Applicants should be mechanically inclined, able to lift up to 40lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused facility. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits as part of a growing company.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience operating and setting up equipment with hand tools.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift up to 40lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Team player with good communication and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture quality soft gel capsules.
• Maintain and operate encapsulation machines and rooms.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Monitor operation and perform in-process checks with adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot production issues as they arise.
• Work a two-week rotating shift: Wed-Sat / Thu-Sat 6:00 PM–6:10 AM.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

Encapsulation machines

Job description

Schedule: Team 3 - Tuesday to Saturday / Wednesday to Saturday 6:00 pm - 6:10 am

Do you enjoy working with machinery and have a meticulous eye for quality? Want to learn how your skills can help improve people’s health while respecting the resources of our planet? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Encapsulation Operator for our Okanagan location! In this role you will be ensuring the successful set up, operation and cleaning of our high performing machines that manufacture our product. If this kind of work gets you excited, we would love to hear from you.

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

In this role you will:

• Manufacture quality soft gel capsules
• Maintain and operate encapsulation machines, accessories and rooms
• Be responsible for conducting pre-operational checks on equipment
• Monitor the machine during operation and perform in-process checks, making adjustments as necessary
• Perform troubleshooting during production
• Work a two week alternating shift of Wednesday - Saturday/Thursday - Saturday 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM

You have:

• Mechanical experience safely operating and setting up machines while using a diverse selection of hand tools
• The ability to demonstrate safely working in a physically demanding environment where lifting up to 40lbs is a common occurrence
• A cooperative, positive and willing attitude all while keeping good communication and behavior with co-workers and management
• A keen focus on the little things and an understanding of the importance of attention to detail. You understand that no one thing can be overlooked, and there is no such thing as sacrificing quality.
• The ability to work well on your own or co-operatively based off the needs of the business.

You want:

• Challenge yourself by working in a fast-paced physically demanding work environment.
• Work for a company that cares about its staff and has a meaningful mission to improve the lives and well-being of its customers.
• Be part of a company that is rapidly growing and where you can grow within the company.
• Work in a facility where safety and cleanliness are highly regarded and a regulated work environment working to procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

You get:

• A competitive wage and the opportunity to grow
• Great benefits, including RRSP contributions, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and $300.00 per year to spend on company products in addition to employee discount pricing
• The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement