Compression Operator - 3rd shift

Piping Rock; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products seeks a 3rd shift Compression Operator to set up and operate the compression machine per SOPs while maintaining 100% cGMP compliance to produce quality products.

You will perform setup, in-process checks, cleaning, and online documentation, ensuring accurate batch records and safe operation throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year or more operating a capsule machine in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read/write English.
• Ability to work autonomously and use resources available to complete tasks timely.
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to climb a three-step ladder/step stool while lifting a scoop with 8 lbs. of powder.
• Flexibility for overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up tablet press for run as per batch record instruction and adjust machine as required.
• Perform in-process checks like average weight, thickness, hardness, friability and tablet weight.
• Carry out Minor and Major cleaning of compression rooms.
• Check and verify ingredient BR entries; report discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Maintain tablet presses in good working order and report worn parts.
• Maintain weighing scales and monitor calibration status; inform Supervisor if out of date.
• Maintain area cleanliness of the compression room and machine.
• Check tablets for defects like sticking, chipping, or capping during runs.
• Document online in all Compression operations and review batch records for accuracy.
• Identify blend and tablet rejections and segregate from good tablets; inform supervisor of issues.

Skills

Read/Write English

Autonomy

Capsule machine experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The 3 rd shift Compression Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of the compression machine in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining 100% cGMP and compliance to ensure the production of quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Set up tablet press for run, as per batch record instruction. Make any machine adjustments necessary during the batch run as required.
• Responsible for in-process checks like average weight, thickness, hardness, friability and individual tablet weight, etc. Visually inspect tablet press as it is running to verify the machine is running within normal and safe operation.
• Performs “Minor” and “Major” cleaning compression rooms.
• Checks and verifies the ingredient weighed in BR entries, reports any discrepancy to Supervisor or designee.
• Maintain tablet presses in good working order, inspect presses for wear, and have any worn or malfunctioning parts evaluated and reported to Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain the weighing scales neatly and cleanly to check the calibration status. If the calibration status is out of due date, inform Supervisor.
• Responsible for area cleanliness of the compression room and machine.
• Checks the tablets for physical defects like sticking, chipping, capping during the entire run of compression.
• Responsible for online documentation in all Compression operations. Checks and reviews batch records for accuracy.
• Properly identifies the blend and tablet rejections and segregates them from the good compressed tablets.
• Informs supervisor or group leader of any issues during the compression process including abnormal machine operation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• 1 year or more operating a capsule machine in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read/write English
• Ability to work autonomously and use resources available to complete tasks timely
• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours is this something you would be comfortable with
• Must be able to climb a three-step ladder/step stool while lifting a scoop with 8 lbs. of powder
• Flexibility for overtime when needed

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.