Machine Operator

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Windsor, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site. This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for operating the soft capsule machines to manufacture soft gel capsules and for utilizing the printing machines to print soft gel capsules. As a result of properly following the relevant SOP's, the Machine Operator will also monitor and maintain the quality of capsules produced.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required.
Strong mathematical skills in order to compute simple calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, percent and averages).
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Possess a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is preferred.
Knowledge of automation systems is an asset

Responsibilities

Confer with operator from previous shift - during shift change, regarding necessary facts and current events related to the daily operation of the soft capsule machine.
Operate encapsulation machines in accordance with manufacturing directions (Encapsulation Master), SOPs, and GMP requirements, while completing and maintaining all required encapsulation documentation and operating records.
Spread capsules on trays; stack, label, and transfer trays to assigned drying tunnels; perform required quality checks (caps, weight, seams, dimensions); verify gelatin and fill tanks for temperature, colour, batch number, and receiver sequence; and record all required findings.
Preform changeover activities as required
Ensure proper housekeeping including cleaning machines, floors, tumblers, handling scrap net and garbage
Operate printing machines in accordance with manufacturing directions (Print Master) and SOPs, perform capsule quality checks, and complete and maintain all required printing operation documentation and records.
May be asked to work extended hours (overtime), especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met.
Assist with training of employees
Trouble shooting, correcting problems, repairs or issuing repair orders on soft capsule machines, printing machines and related equipment as required.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.
Employee Reward & Recognition programs.
Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement

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