Encapsulation Machine Operator

CAPTEK Softgel International • Cerritos, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Encapsulation Operator is responsible for the set-up, safe operation, and cleaning of the encapsulation machine. This role requires adherence to batch record specifications, maintaining control of the encapsulation process, and ensuring production complies with cGMPs, HACCP, and Food Safety standards. The operator will also foster a team environment, provide training to new employees, and meticulously document all activities.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 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 initiates maintenance work orders when necessary
• Suggest procedure revisions that increase efficiency in the production department

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with softgel encapsulation machines
• Mechanically inclined

Responsibilities

• Adhere to batch record specifications and keep the encapsulation process in control
• Assure applicable SOPs are followed and production is performed in accordance with cGMPs
• Adhere to HACCP and Food Safety
• Foster a team environment by promoting a teamwork atmosphere with spreaders and inspection employees and covering co-workers machines during breaks
• Provide "hands-on" training to new encapsulation employees
• Document activities in logbooks incorporation good documentation practices
• Disassemble and clean encapsulation machines and equipment
• Assemble and set up encapsulation machines and equipment
• Clean tumblers, working area, and gelatin tank covers
• Assist with pump changes
• Perform Encapsulation start-up activities; check seam percentage and fill material mixing
• Perform in-process checks for fill-weight variation, temperature variation, gelatin ribbon thickness, and capsule length
• Practice protective handling of machinery tooling of the encapsulation machine including but, not limited to die rolls, thickness gauge, thermometers, and scales/balances
• Document in-process checks in the Production Batch Records, and or Red Zone following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Change filters and check for softgel leaks inside the tumblers and at the exit bin of the last tumbler as needed
• Ensure the Spreader is completing an assigned task correctly, such as tumbler filter changes, doors are locked and the tumbler basket is up and running correctly after the filter change is complete
• Report out-of-specification capsules to Lead and/or Shift Supervisor
• 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 initiates maintenance work orders when necessary
• Suggest procedure revisions that increase efficiency in the production department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED