Inspection, Operator

Pharmavite • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

The Inspector Operator prepares and stages products and operates automated inspection machines. The role involves visually examining gelatin capsules and removing defective capsules from batches manually or with automated equipment. The employee also cleans the inspection area and bins and trays, operates equipment used to sort, polish, containerize, push, and inspect capsules, and maintains batch documentation, log entries, and product labels. The position works in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and includes frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion. Machinery or powered equipment may be operated, and personal protective equipment may be required. Work environments may include varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, and manufacturing materials. Overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules may be required based on business needs. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills to operate automated inspection machines and transact inventory.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to identify and remove defective elastic soft gelatin capsules.
• English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.
• Full color vision to identify color defects in capsules.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds; the role also regularly involves handling items up to 30 pounds and pushing or pulling material up to 400 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare the inspection area for use.
• Clean bins and trays used for inspecting and transferring product.
• Visually inspect capsules and remove defective product using automated equipment or visual inspection techniques.
• Operate automated equipment that sorts, polishes, containers, pushes, and inspects capsules to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain routine documentation for each batch of capsules, prepare log entries, and label product containers.
• Lift and carry containers and push parts or capsules weighing up to 30 pounds regularly; push and pull material on wheels or with pallet jacks up to 400 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Annual performance bonus may be included
• Other wellness benefits
• Overtime compensation for non-exempt employees in accordance with state and federal law

What This Job Offers

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