Production Operator - Night Shift
About The Position
The Production Operator operates and maintains encapsulation equipment to produce soft gel capsules. Responsibilities include equipment setup, cleaning, troubleshooting, material changeovers, capsule sorting, monitoring drying equipment, and preparing finished product for storage or transfer. The operator follows the production run schedule assigned by the team leader and complies with GMP, GDP, company SOP, SQF, safety, and sanitation requirements. The Production Team works a set 14-day schedule of 12.5-hour night shifts, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday. Training details and the initial schedule will be reviewed during the interview process. The role is in a dietary supplement manufacturing facility, with exposure to moving mechanical parts and production equipment and moderate manufacturing noise. Employees must follow safety, GMP, and sanitation protocols, including use of PPE.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with production staff.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during production runs.
- Ability to regularly use hands and fingers to handle, sort, and inspect soft gel capsules.
- Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and move around production equipment.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to visually inspect capsules for quality, including color, shape, and defects.
- Ability to safely operate and monitor production and drying equipment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Machine Operator experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and inspect encapsulation equipment for production runs.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve capsule defects during production runs.
- Clean equipment.
- Perform gel and fill material changeovers.
- Monitor drying equipment.
- Sort soft gel capsules from the production line to ensure quality standards are met.
- Prepare finished soft gel capsule boxes for storage or transfer.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow GMP, GDP, company SOP, SQF, safety, and sanitation requirements, including use of PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer contributions to an HSA or HRA.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- 9 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
