Encapsulation Machine Operator - 3rd shift
About The Position
The Encapsulation Operator is responsible for the set-up, safe operation, and cleaning of the encapsulation machine. This role involves adhering to batch record specifications, ensuring the encapsulation process is in control, and following applicable SOPs and cGMPs. The operator must also adhere to HACCP and Food Safety guidelines. A key aspect of the role is fostering a team environment by promoting teamwork with spreaders and inspection employees, and covering coworkers' machines during breaks. Additionally, the operator will provide hands-on training to new encapsulation employees and document all activities in logbooks following good documentation practices.
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
