Encapsulation Machine Operator (1st Shift)

INW: Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

INW Phoenix Formulations in Tempe is seeking a manufacturing technician to tend or operate equipment that produces oral doses of tablets or capsules in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. You will read work orders, set up and run equipment, monitor presses and encapsulation machines, load materials, and record data to ensure safety and quality throughout production.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, plus opportunities to grow with a friendly,

Qualifications

• Mathematical skills and arithmetic accuracy required.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Experience in operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to order information.
• Knowledge of food production processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine product specs, materials, weights, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Set up equipment, start up/shut down, troubleshoot, and adjust for safety and quality.
• Monitor presses and encapsulation machines, report abnormal conditions.
• Load and unload machinery with raw materials and finished product.
• Measure materials and finished product to ensure conformance with standards.
• Record data in logbooks, update room signs, and collect samples.
• Perform sanitation on equipment and work areas as specified.
• Report problems to management or QA.
• Attend to duties on time and work safely.
• Assist in other duties as needed.

Skills

Mathematical accuracy

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Food production knowledge

Job description

Description

INW Phoenix Formulations focuses on creating strong teams to maintain a friendly and fun work environment while producing the top-quality supplements in the industry. The work is very fast paced and the days fly by. We are looking for people who want to help the company grow and succeed and who take pride in their work and in their team's work.

Job Details

INW Phoenix Formulations focuses on creating strong teams to maintain a friendly and fun work environment while producing the top-quality supplements in the industry. The work is very fast paced and the days fly by. We are looking for people who want to help the company grow and succeed and who take pride in their work and in their team's work.

Pay Rate: $20.75

Work Schedule: 1st Shift - 5:00am-3:30pm (Overtime on Fridays or Saturdays may be required)

Summary: Follow batch records and SOPs to tend or operate manufacturing equipment that makes or finishes oral doses of tablets or capsules.

On a typical day, you will:

• Read the work orders to determine product specifications, materials to be used, weights, dimensions, and tolerances.


• Set up of equipment, startup and shutdowns, troubleshooting and adjusting equipment to ensure employee safety, product quality, and quantity.


• Monitors equipment such as presses, encapsulation machines, coating pans to make adjustments and to report abnormal conditions.


• Loads and unloads machinery with raw materials and finished product.


• Measure and examine materials and finished product to ensure conformance to established standards and remove that which does not meet standards.


• Record operational and production data on specified forms, in logbooks, update room status signs and collect samples.


• Perform sanitation on assigned equipment and work areas as specified.


• Provide information or indication of problems to Management or Quality Assurance.


• Reports to work regularly and on time.


• Perform duties safely and to report unsafe conditions or actions.


• Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mathematical Skills – Accuracy with arithmetic and subtraction


• Language Skills – Must be able to follow detailed written instructions


• Ability to work well with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skilled in operation, control monitoring, and troubleshooting equipment, quality and processes.


• Demonstrate attention to detail, problem sensitivity and information ordering skills.


• Knowledge of food production processing.

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.

• You must regularly lift 35 lbs., occasionally move up to 100 lbs. using pallet jacks.


• Must be able to stand for 10-hour shifts, regularly required to walk, and pull.


• Specific sensing abilities required by this job include near vision, hearing, and manual dexterity.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and more!

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Employments offers are contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

We are an EEO employer

We look forward to hearing from you!