Compounding Operator

Nordic Naturals; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Naturals is seeking a Soft Gel Compounding Operator in Vista, CA to produce quality fill materials and gelatin solutions following batch records. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to SOPs, and accurate documentation while maintaining clean equipment and work areas.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and a mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and setup of encapsulation equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience mixing raw materials per batch records is desirable.
• Mechanical inclination to troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate soft gel compounding equipment independently.
• Adhere to SOPs and cGMPs for production.
• Document activities in batch records and logs.
• Set up, disassemble and clean compounding equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and proper labeling.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soft gel encapsulation equipment

High‑pressure production equipment

Job description

The Soft gel Compounding Operator is responsible for making good batches of fill materials and gelatin solution. Follows written procedures in the form of batch records. Responsible for the safe operation of all compounding equipment and work areas. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and current good manufacturing practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to competently operate soft gel compounding equipment independently
• Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with cGMPs
• Provide “hands on” training to new encapsulation employees
• Document activities in logbooks incorporating good documentation practices
• Disassemble and clean compounding machines and equipment
• Assemble and set up compounding machines and equipment
• Clean working area and raw material/gelatin tanks
• Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the compounding process in control
• Perform compounding Start Up Activities and fill material mixing
• Document in process checks in the Production Batch Record following GOOD Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Check machines and equipment for proper tag status (Ex. To be Cleaned, Operating Tag, Ready to use, etc.)
• Control loss and waste of materials
• Ensure transfer bottles or spray bottles are properly labeled
• Wear the required personal protective equipment
• Adhere to gowning procedures
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Notify management of abnormal activities
• Assure MFG, equipment is in proper working order and initiate maintenance work orders when necessary with Lead, Shift Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience mixing raw materials in accordance with batch records, formulations, and production schedules preferred.
• Experience operating and monitoring high‑pressure production equipment preferred.
• Previous experience working with softgel encapsulation equipment preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust equipment as needed.

Computer Skills:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a climate‑controlled environment.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Nordic Naturals’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.