Second Shift - Sr. Encapsulation Operator

Inteplast Group Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation is seeking a Sr. Encapsulation Operator in Florida. The role involves operating machines that compress powders into nutritional supplement tablets and filling capsules in a cGMP environment.

You will produce tablets for packaging or bulk shipment and ensure product quality. The position requires experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment, familiarity with tablet presses or encapsulation machines, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Attendance and willingness to work non-standard hours as needed.
• Ability to handle job-related stress and maintain productive interactions.
• Minimum 4 years of equivalent machine operation experience; pharma/nutraceutical background preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent with related training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow cGMP regulations before handling materials.
• Set up, operate, and tend tablet encapsulation equipment per specs.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and adjust speeds as required.
• Install punches, dies, segments, and fixtures; perform maintenance.
• Ensure quality per specifications and regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, DEA).
• Measure tablets for weight conformity and record data on cGMP forms.
• Maintain and clean equipment and work area; transfer materials as needed.
• Work shifts that are fast-paced and meet deadlines.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures; take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance

Stress management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Florida Supplement

Mon - Fri

3:00PM - 11:00PM

Sr. Encapsulation Operator

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Operate machines that compress powders into nutritional supplement tablets machines that fill powders into gelatin and veggie capsules while following cGMP's and SOP's, to prepare tablets for packaging or bulk shipment. The operator is responsible for the quality of the product they produce.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• A minimum 4 years of equivalent machine operation experience, prior experience in a pharmaceutical/nutraceutical environment, familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment procedures preferred, proven knowledge of high speed, manufacturing equipment, experience with tablet presses, or encapsulation machines preferred.
• High School Diploma/Certificate; or two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow sanitary cGMP regulations before coming in contact with raw materials.
• Set up, operate, and tend machinery and equipment to form tablets of vitamin supplements.
• Set up, start machines, monitor their operations, test, and adjust machine speeds and actions according to product specifications and operating procedures.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, segments, scrapers, or other fixtures.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and perform routine maintenance of machines such as lubrication, calibration, adjustments, etc.
• Ensures the quality of the finished product meets all specifications and complies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), DEA and other regulatory and Safety requirements.
• Measure finished tablets to verify conformance to weight specifications using scales.
• Clean and maintain tableting machines, instruments, and work area.
• Collect samples of finished blend for testing.
• Record operational and production information on specified cGMP forms.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.
• Observe production and monitoring equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Reach target weights set by cGMP's with each batch of tablets.
• Perform maintenance on machines regularly, report any damage to supervisor.
• Work in shifts that are highly paced and meet deadlines.
• Inspect machines as well as products to ensure that product has been run correctly.
• Follows established procedures including standard operating procedures (SOP's), cGMP, food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

TRAINING

• Working knowledge of Safety in the Workplace Rules and Regulations, preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP's, preferred.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE

• knowledge of Lockout/Tag out and MSDS.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Ability to lift up 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up for 8-10 hours daily.

Florida Supplement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.