Inspector Operator

Pharmavite • Opelika, AL

9d • $37,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing and staging products, operating automated inspection machines, and visually examining and removing defective gelatin capsules from batches either manually or through automated equipment. Pharmavite is a company focused on complete nutrition, with brands like Nature Made, aiming to shape the future of the healthy living industry. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills required to operate automated inspection machines and transact inventory.
• Manual dexterity/hand-eye coordination to identify and remove defective elastic soft gelatin capsules.
• English communication skills to maintain routine written logs and records. Communicate with supervisors and others and read batch records, operating instructions, and safety regulations.
• Full color vision to identify color defects in capsules.
• Stand/walk for the full twelve-hour shift.
• Perform repetitive job duties for long periods of time.
• Physical ability to bend, lift and carry parts or product weighing up to 30 pounds, push and pull materials on wheels or with pallet jacks up to 400 pounds and work on feet for full twelve-hour shift.
• Use eye-hand coordination to rapidly identify and remove defective capsules.
• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares inspection area for use.
• Cleans bins and trays for inspection and transfer of product.
• Visually inspects capsules and removes any defective product through use of automated equipment or visual inspection techniques.
• Operates automated equipment that sorts, polishes and inspects capsules to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintains routine documentation on each batch of capsules; prepares log entries, and labels product container(s).
• Lifts/carries containers parts or capsules weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and pushing and pulling of material on wheels or with pallet jacks up to 400 pounds.
• Locates/moves product into or out of drying tunnels.
• Checks and maintains hardness checks on soft gel capsules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs
• Standout benefits
• Total Rewards package
• Compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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