Compounding Operator
Nordic Naturals•Vista, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Soft gel Compounding Operator is responsible for making good batches of fill materials and gelatin solution. They follow written procedures in the form of batch records. This role is responsible for the safe operation of all compounding equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules, and current good manufacturing practices.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust equipment as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience mixing raw materials in accordance with batch records, formulations, and production schedules preferred.
- Experience operating and monitoring high-pressure production equipment preferred.
- Previous experience working with softgel encapsulation equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Competently operate soft gel compounding equipment independently
- Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with cGMPs
- Provide “hands on” training to new encapsulation employees
- Document activities in logbooks incorporating good documentation practices
- Disassemble and clean compounding machines and equipment
- Assemble and set up compounding machines and equipment
- Clean working area and raw material/gelatin tanks
- Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the compounding process in control
- Perform compounding Start Up Activities and fill material mixing
- Document in process checks in the Production Batch Record following GOOD Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Check machines and equipment for proper tag status (Ex. To be Cleaned, Operating Tag, Ready to use, etc.)
- Control loss and waste of materials
- Ensure transfer bottles or spray bottles are properly labeled
- Wear the required personal protective equipment
- Adhere to gowning procedures
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
- Notify management of abnormal activities
- Assure MFG, equipment is in proper working order and initiate maintenance work orders when necessary with Lead, Shift Supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
