Encapsulation Machine Operator

Captek Softgel International; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPTEK Softgel International in Cerritos, CA, is seeking an Encapsulation Operator to set up, operate, and clean the encapsulation line, ensuring compliance with batch records and safety standards.

You will perform changeovers, monitor fill-weight and temperature, document results per GDP, and train teammates. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to cGMPs. This is a full-time on-site position in a global nutraceutical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating softgel encapsulation equipment.
• Familiarity with batch records and GDP documentation.
• Ability to follow GMP/SOP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to batch record specifications and control encapsulation.
• Follow SOPs and production in accordance with cGMPs.
• Adhere to HACCP and Food Safety.
• Provide hands-on training to new encapsulation staff.
• Document activities in logbooks per GDP.
• Changeover encapsulation equipment; disassemble, clean, set up.
• Perform start-up checks; monitor seam, weight, and temp.

Skills

Softgel encapsulation experience

Mechanically inclined

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK® Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world’s most successful brands.

Summary: The Encapsulation Operator is responsible for the set-up, safe operation, and cleaning of the encapsulation machine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the encapsulation process in control
• Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with cGMPs
• Adhere to HACCP and Food Safety.
• Foster a team environment by promoting a teamwork atmosphere with spreaders and inspection employees and covering coworkers machines during breaks
• Provide "hands-on" training to new encapsulation employees
• Document activities in logbooks incorporation good documentation practices
• Changeover of Encapsulation Machine: Disassemble and clean encapsulation machines and equipment.
• Changeover of Encapsulation Machine: Assemble and set up encapsulation machines and equipment.
• Changeover of Encapsulation Machine: Clean tumblers, working area, and gelatin tank covers.
• Changeover of Encapsulation Machine: Assist with pump changes.
• Perform Encapsulation start-up activities; check seam percentage and fill material mixing
• Perform in-process checks for fill-weight variation, temperature variation, gelatin ribbon thickness, and capsule length
• Practice protective handling of machinery tooling of the encapsulation machine including but, not limited to die rolls, thickness gauge, thermometers, and scales/balances.
• Document in-process checks in the Production Batch Records, and or Red Zone following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Change filters and check for softgel leaks inside the tumblers and at the exit bin of the last tumbler as needed
• Ensure the Spreader is completing an assigned task correctly, such as tumbler filter changes, doors are locked and the tumbler basket is up and running correctly after the filter change is complete.
• Report out-of-specification capsules to Lead and/or Shift Supervisor
• 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 initiates maintenance work orders when necessary
• Suggest procedure revisions that increase efficiency in the production department

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with softgel encapsulation machines and mechanically inclined, preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

CAPTEK is an equal employment opportunity employer. In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability. We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.