Solid Dose Machine Operator - 3 day work week!

Standard Process•Palmyra, WI

1d•$23 - $25

About The Position

For more than 95 years, Standard Process Inc. has been a visionary leader in whole food nutrient solutions. Our whole food philosophy and mission to change lives extends far beyond our supplements to the very people we employ. This solid foundation has created an environment where our employees are seen as members of our family and are given the tools and resources to succeed, both personally and professionally. Position Overview Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Machine Operator will perform operation, cleaning, set-up and problem solving on high-speed computer controlled tablet presses, encapsulation equipment and/or soft-gel processing equipment. The operator will take full ownership of the operating process to produce solid doses (tablets/capsules/soft-gels). The operator will work with a wide range of product granulations and/or gelatin materials and will be required to troubleshoot product and machine related issues. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing their job duties in a manner that meets the company standards for safety, security, and quality.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Experience as a machine operator (machine operation, troubleshooting, multitasking)
Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions and measurements)
Good documentation and organizational skills
Mechanical aptitude
Computer knowledge – Microsoft Office
Ability to use measuring instruments and simple hand tools
Ability to interpret and follow
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to communicate professionally
Capable of lifting and moving heavy equipment parts and containers.
Must be able to work with known allergens or irritants (Fish oil, enzymes, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a food processing environment
Experience working with powders and high-speed manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

Operate tablet presses, encapsulating machines or soft-gel processing equipment to produce quality tablets/capsules/soft-gels that meet the specifications as outlined in the Master Manufacturing Record (MMR) following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Verify Product Name, Number and Lot code against label
Monitor quality of tablets, capsules, and soft-gel products by performing in-process checks, such as weight, thickness, temperature check, etc., and record results on appropriate documents
Complete proper finishing and labeling procedures for inventory processing
Complete necessary product transports within department
Adjust equipment settings in order to ensure compliance to product specifications
Change machine parts and tooling (dies, tamping pins, etc.) to ensure quality of product
Perform machine changeovers within the established standards
Mix/Mill granulations as required
Monitor machine operations and implement corrective action as needed
Data entry
Troubleshoot machine and product related issues; communicate these issues to supervisor/lead