V3-SG Bulk Polisher

CAPTEK Softgel International; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPTEK Softgel International, a global leader in nutraceutical production, is seeking a production operator to support encapsulation and polishing processes. You will help maintain clean, compliant work areas, follow SOPs, and document activities as they occur.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read SOPs and batch records, and teamwork across departments to meet production goals. Equal opportunity employer and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs and Batch Records.
• Ability to read simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and uphold GMP standards.
• Follow SOPs, batch records, and company policies; ensure regular attendance.
• Read and document work in real time and ensure paperwork is completed correctly.

Skills

Reading basics

Basic literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world’s most successful brands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, conserve quality and GMP standards
• Apply Captek Company rules, policies and standard operating procedures and maintain regular attendance including breaks and lunch
• Listen to and understand all directions given by management and ask questions if the directions given are unclear
• Work in the most efficient way to meet production goals in a timely manner on daily basis
• Be sure all paperwork is completed correctly and on time, must be able to read and understand SOPs and Batch Record instructions able to document all work as it is performed (in real time)
• Ensures Bulk/polishing SOP’s are followed, ensures cleaning log is always signed and verified by QC/QA technician prior to every use of polishers, scrubbers etc
• Must have the ability to follow and understand Soft gel Bulk/Polish Procedures (Batch Record)
• Ability to identify acceptable and unacceptable soft gels by quick visual inspection
• Ability to operate and clean the Stainless-Steel Pan Polisher, Tipping Basket, Pulse scrubber, Vacumax Basket Polisher
• Must be able to obtain and document the Soft gel Average Weight
• Must be able to identify, separate acceptable and defective soft gels and communicate any issues to Lead and/or Manager. This includes but is not limited to performing a quick inspection or more difficult inspections with leakers, deformities, etc
• Must be able to compare colors, shapes, sizes and overall consistency of the soft gels
• Must be able to identify when soft gels are ready for bulk weighing, polishing and re-inspection when needed
• Ability to communicate and interact with other departments (Nutrients, Encapsulation, Maintenance, Quality Assurance departments etc.)
• Executes proper shift change and communicates all information pertaining to the operator’s area of responsibility
• Assists with janitorial duties in the inspection/bulk/polish area when required
• Must keep polishing and bulk area clean with good housekeeping all time
• Report damaged or broken tools/equipment to your lead or manager right away
• Able to communicate solutions and ideas on how to improve your job to the department manager
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Experience:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes, or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

CAPTEK is an equal employment opportunity employer.

In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability.

We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected.