Compression/ Encapsulation Operator

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience as solid dose Manufacturing Operator.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English Language, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in basic math.
• Adhere to pre-established manufacturing schedule.
• Under minimal supervision, perform manufacturing tasks as assigned in the Manufacturing Department, with proficiency in all aspects of compression.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and clean manufacturing encapsulation and/or room and equipment.
• Transport blended materials from staging area to encapsulation and/or compression room.
• Verify all blend materials for accuracy and quantities received.
• Operate encapsulation and/or tablet press machines as per product batch record following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Document all process readings in the manufacturing batch record.
• Perform changeover and set-up of designated manufacturing equipment.
• Practice Good Manufacturing procedure as trained in cGMP training.
• Required to wear appropriate safety equipment and adhere to safety procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Monitor tablet press operation periodically and report any abnormal conditions to the immediate Supervisor.
• Assist manufacturing supervisor in the collection of information to conduct investigations.
• Follow procedures described in SOP’s and report deviations to the immediate supervisor.
• Facilitate and cooperate with any Continuous Improvement Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional responsibilities for Encapsulation:

• Set up encapsulation equipment according to batch record specifications.
• Maintain required capsule weight and document all in process quality checks.
• Load the capsules and blend materials into the encapsulator.
• Set up the encapsulator according to the validated parameters.
• Monitor validated encapsulation parameters and make adjustment as needed.
• Transport filled capsule to staging area.
• Document all process readings in the manufacturing batch record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work safely and adhere to all OSHA regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Work in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to vitamins, mineral, herbal, and OTC products; No allergies
• Required to wear appropriate safety equipment, PAPR apparatus
• Frequent exposure to moderate noise levels
• Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, and disagreeable odors
• Lift up to 50 pounds on regular basis. Occasionally lift /move up to 75 lbs
• Frequent sitting, bending, lifting and walking
• Stand and/or walk short distances long period of time