Pharmaceutical Mfg Encaps Operator

Catalent • Strathroy-Caradoc, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is 100% on-site at the Strathroy site. This position is located in Strathroy, 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 Department Supervisor, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encapsulation Operator is responsible for set-up and operation of the encapsulation machines, as per standard operating procedures and safety requirements, producing consistent, good quality product in accordance with master batch production records and Standard Operating Procedures ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required, additional education would be considered an asset.
• 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.
• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills, including the ability to perform basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, percentages, rounding numbers, and converting weights and measurements is required.
• Process a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, as required, and complete daily activities according to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the encapsulation machines and operates them according to Standard Operating Procedures, producing good quality product. Required activities involve (but are not limited to) checking fill and shell weights, measuring seam integrity, changing fill and gel tanks/receivers and performing any necessary corrective adjustments.
• Spreads capsules on trays, checking capsules as spreading for defects, compiles trays of product in to stacks, labels and transfers the stacks to the assigned drying tunnel.
• Confirms all gelatin and fill tanks conform to temperature, color, batch number, and receiver sequences for the order before placed on machine, following corrective actions if necessary.
• Monitoring encapsulation machine and capsules though out the shift for any issues and correcting as needed.
• Completes all documentation required, including but not limited to: in-process checks, set-ups, start-ups, and changeovers.
• Changes and cleans machine parts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

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