Encapsulation Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

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:
• Ensure the quality and safety of the product
• 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.
• Measures and examines materials and finished product to ensure conformance to established standards and remove that which does not meet standards.
• Records operational and production data on specified forms, in logbooks, update room status signs and collect samples.
• Performs sanitation on assigned equipment and work areas as specified.
• Provides information or indication of problems to Management or Quality Assurance.
• Reports to work regularly and on time.
• Performs duties safely and to report unsafe conditions or actions.
• Affords assistance in other duties as needed and directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mandatory mathematical skills – accuracy with arithmetic and subtraction.
• Mandatory language skills – must be able to follow detailed written instructions.
• Mandatory 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

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.