Encapsulation Machine Operator

Nordic Naturals; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Naturals is seeking a Soft Gel Encapsulation Machine Operator in Vista, CA. You will operate encapsulation equipment, follow SOPs, and maintain production logs to ensure quality soft gel capsules per specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of manufacturing experience; pharma experience is a plus. On-site position with strict safety and GDP practices in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate encapsulation production equipment independently.
• Follow SOPs and ensure production per batch records.
• Disassemble and clean encapsulation machines and related equipment.
• Assemble and set up encapsulation machines and related equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Encapsulation equipment operation

SOP compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Soft gel Encapsulation Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation, set-up, and cleaning of the soft gel encapsulation machine. Manufactures soft gels according to written instructions and specification. 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.

• Competently operate encapsulation production equipment independently
• Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with written procedures.
• Provide “hands on” training to new encapsulation machine operators
• Document activities in logbooks incorporating good documentation practices
• Disassemble and clean encapsulation machines and related equipment
• Assemble and set up encapsulation machines and related equipment
• Clean Tumblers, working area and raw material/gelatin tanks
• Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the encapsulation process in control
• Perform in process checks for fill weight variation, temperature variation, gelatin ribbon thickness, capsule length, seam check and capsule size
• 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 Record following GOOD Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Check for Soft Gel leaks inside the tumblers and at the exit bin of the last tumbler as needed
• Ensure the Spreader’s task completion is correct such as checking each tumbler basket is up and running correctly, spread soft gels on trays and transfer stacks into drying rooms/tunnels, fill out proper documentation for the stacks and drying tunnel/drying room
• 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
• 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 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.
• 3+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Previous experience working with softgel encapsulation equipment preferred.
• Experience operating and/or working around high-pressure manufacturing equipment preferred.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Ability to safely operate, monitor, and maintain high-pressure production equipment in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.

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.

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