Encapsulation Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for encapsulating various products using an encapsulation machine. Encapsulation is a moderately technical position within a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Understands and follows all GMPs and SOPs and refers to them on a daily basis.
• Notes and reports any SOP/GMP deviations to supervisor.
• Reports any respiratory, personal illness, open sores, or infections to supervisor.
• Practices general good hygiene and standards of personal grooming.
• Maintains good housekeeping by keeping area clean and sanitary.
• Completes the specified steps for correct gowning for each entry into production areas and clean rooms.
• Follows all procedures that apply to the operation and completes documentation entries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keeps production records and logs current.
• Records necessary information on MBR.
• Verifies all drums and components coming in and going out for appearance, lot number, item number, description and correct quantities.
• Monitors machine operation to detect product defects and/or machine malfunction.
• Must ensure encapsulated product is kept within required tolerances.
• Trouble shoot problems related to product quality and machine performance.
• Reads job specifications and determines machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including log sheets, machine reports, MBR, SPC charts and clean-up logs.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as routine lubrication of cams and bearings.
• Performs efficient clean ups within GMP/SOP regulations with quick turn-around time.
• Works closely with production supervisor in training of new operators when needed.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to follow very specific instructions.
• Must be flexible and willing to change schedule in order to meet production needs as well as cross-train with other departments as needed.
• PPE equipment will be used appropriately and at appropriate times.
• Follows all safety rules regarding the manufacturing area and in production line support.
• Operates forklift as needed.
• Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employer may be requested to perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years work experience in production with nutraceutical or pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Physical demands: lift and/or move up to 75 lbs on a regular basis and occasionally more; long hours standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking.
• Work environment: manufacturing environment with loud noise levels for extended periods; long hours standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs; strong odors; confined spaces; warm and cold temperatures; wet/slippery and slick surfaces; required to wear a dust mask; regularly works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles; occasionally works in high, precarious places; regularly required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; specific vision abilities required include close vision.