Machine Operator - Solid Dose 2nd shift

Standard Process Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive health care

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

On-site childcare

Job summary

Standard Process Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator for the Solid Dose department on Second Shift (3:00 pm – 1:30 am, Mon–Thu) in Wisconsin. You will run high-speed presses and encapsulation lines, ensuring GMP, SOP, and MMR compliance while maintaining product quality and accurate labeling.

The role requires experience in a manufacturing or food processing setting, strong math and measurement skills, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment. Weekly shift premium applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food processing preferred.
• Experience operating high-speed tablet presses or encapsulation equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tablet presses, encapsulating machines or soft-gel processing equipment to produce tablets/capsules/soft-gels per Master Manufacturing Record and GMP/SOPs.
• Verify Product Name, Number and Lot code against label.
• Monitor quality and perform in-process checks and record results.
• Complete finishing and labeling procedures for inventory processing.
• Transport products within the department and adjust equipment settings to meet specifications.
• Change machine parts/tooling to ensure product quality and perform machine changeovers.
• Mix/Mill granulations as required; monitor operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform data entry and communicate issues to supervisor/lead.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Measuring instruments

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calipers

Job description

About Standard Process

For more than 95 years, Standard Process Inc. has been a visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. Our whole food philosophy and mission to change lives extends far beyond our supplements to the very people we employ. This strong foundation has created an environment where our employees are seen as members of our family and are given the tools and resources to succeed, both personally and professionally.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator will perform operation, cleaning, set-up and problem solving on high-speed computer-controlled tablet presses, encapsulation equipment and/or soft-gel processing equipment in our Solid Dose department. The Operator will take ownership of the operating process to produce solid doses of various supplements (tablets/capsules/soft-gels/etc.). The operator will work with a wide range of product granulations and/or gelatin materials and will troubleshoot product and machine related issues. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing their job duties in a manner that meets the company standards for safety, security, and quality.

Shift

Second Shift, Four (4) Day Workweek!

3:00 pm - 1:30 am, Monday - Thursday, or as job responsibilities require.

Pay

$23. 08 - $25.39depending on experience + 1.50 Shift Premium

Functions

• Operate tablet presses, encapsulating machines or soft-gel processing equipment to produce quality tablets/capsules/soft-gels that meet the specifications as outlined in the Master Manufacturing Record (MMR) following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Verify Product Name, Number and Lot code against label
• Monitor quality of tablets, capsules, and soft-gel products by performing in-process checks, such as weight, thickness, temperature check, etc., and record results on appropriate documents
• Complete proper finishing and labeling procedures for inventory processing
• Complete necessary product transports within department
• Adjust equipment settings in order to ensure compliance to product specifications
• Change machine parts and tooling (dies, tamping pins, etc.) to ensure quality of product
• Perform machine changeovers within the established standards
• Mix/Mill granulations as required
• Monitor machine operations and implement corrective action as needed
• Data entry
• Troubleshoot machine and product related issues; communicate these issues to supervisor/lead

Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a food processing environment – preferred
• Experience as a machine operator (machine operation, troubleshooting, multitasking)
• Experience working with powders and high-speed manufacturing equipment – preferred

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions and measurements)
• Good documentation and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office
• Ability to use measuring instruments and simple hand tools
• Ability to interpret and follow
• Ability to troubleshootAbility to communicate professionally
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy equipment parts and containers.
• Must be able to work with known allergens or irritants (Fish oil, enzymes, etc.)

Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive program
• Comprehensive health care and flexible benefit plan, including pet insurance
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing plan
• On-site childcare with highly accredited curriculum (Palmyra, WI)
• Platinum WELCOA award-winning wellness program, including:
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Educational assistance
• Company hosted outings and events
• Strong community involvement