Day Shift Encapsulation Operator (Gel Capsules)

Pharmavite-LL; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Annual incentive

Overtime pay

Medical/dental/vision

401K match

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking an Encapsulation Operator in Alabama to operate encapsulation equipment and ensure the production of high-quality soft gelatin capsules. Responsibilities include feeding materials, monitoring process variables, and performing changeovers while maintaining logs and safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and English fluency to understand instructions and communicate issues. Physical ability to stand, lift, and handle equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year encapsulation-related experience or 4–6 months of training in this role.
• Fluent English to read instructions and report problems to supervisors.
• Accurate arithmetic to calculate shell and fill weights and run time expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operate encapsulation equipment to meet specified quality standards.
• Feed materials and adjust equipment using hand tools as required.
• Monitor ribbon thickness, temperature, and weight/size of capsules; ensure specs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform changeovers between products/batches.
• Disassemble/assemble and clean equipment per procedures; prepare for next batch.
• Maintain required logs and data entry; ensure GMP/safety compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Encapsulation equipment

Job description

Pharmavite is seeking an Encapsulation Operator in Alabama to operate encapsulation equipment and ensure the production of high-quality soft gelatin capsules. Responsibilities include feeding materials, monitoring process variables, and performing changeovers while maintaining logs and safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and English fluency to understand instructions and communicate issues. Physical ability to stand, lift, and handle equipment is essential.