Gel Capsule Encapsulation Specialist

Barleans; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Barlean’s is seeking an Encapsulation Operator to operate and maintain encapsulation equipment for soft gel capsules. You will perform setup, cleaning, troubleshooting, and material changeovers to ensure efficient production.

Responsibilities include sorting capsules, monitoring drying equipment, and preparing finished product for storage or transfer, all while complying with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with production staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain encapsulation equipment to produce soft gel capsules.
• Set up, operate, and inspect encapsulation equipment for production runs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve capsule defects during runs.
• Perform equipment cleaning.
• Perform gel and fill material changeovers.
• Monitor drying equipment.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

English instruction following

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Stand for long periods

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Encapsulation equipment

Job description

Barlean’s is seeking an Encapsulation Operator to operate and maintain encapsulation equipment for soft gel capsules. You will perform setup, cleaning, troubleshooting, and material changeovers to ensure efficient production.

Responsibilities include sorting capsules, monitoring drying equipment, and preparing finished product for storage or transfer, all while complying with GMP standards.