V3-SG Bulk Polisher

CAPTEK Softgel International•Vista, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Polisher is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment while adhering to quality and GMP standards. This role involves following company rules, policies, and standard operating procedures, including maintaining regular attendance. The position requires efficient work to meet daily production goals, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, and the ability to read and understand SOPs and Batch Record instructions. The Bulk Polisher must document all work performed in real-time and ensure that Bulk/Polishing SOPs are followed, including verifying that cleaning logs are signed by a QC/QA technician before using polishers or scrubbers. The role also involves identifying acceptable and unacceptable soft gels through visual inspection, operating and cleaning specific equipment, documenting average soft gel weight, and identifying and communicating defective soft gels to management. Additionally, the Bulk Polisher must compare soft gel characteristics, determine readiness for various stages of processing, and communicate effectively with other departments. The role includes executing proper shift changes, assisting with janitorial duties in the inspection/bulk/polish area, maintaining cleanliness, reporting damaged tools/equipment, and suggesting process improvements. Any other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

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.

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