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Apotheca Inc.is ahomeopathic remedy, herbal productand nutritional supplement manufacturer. We primarily produce formulations on a contract basis for distribution and marketing companies that share our commitment to products that truly improve people’s lives. At Apotheca, we strive to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals can thrive and grow personally and professionally.
Process Operator
We are currently seeking the role of Process Operator with responsibility for performing all aspects of processing functions for the extraction, distillation, concentration of the selected material per Batch Records (BRs) while incorporating cGMPs and following all Company SOPs within the Extraction area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate equipment in the process area to perform all related functions.
- Diagnose process and equipment problems/make minor repairs or suggest work orders.
- Work with Maintenance to perform calibrations & lock out tag out equipment as needed.
- Perform any cleaning/housekeeping in the process area on a regular basis to ensure a safe operation and meet cGMP standards & best practices.
- Accurate administrative record keeping such as shift logs, spreadsheets, startup checklists, waste logs, status logs & production reporting.
- Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw materials inputs as directed or needed to ensure the optimal efficiency in the production processes.
- Perform general product sampling, document results and report findings to crew leader and/or Laboratory personnel.
- Operate various types of mobile equipment.
- Maintains and completes all documentation for work-in-process and BPRs, ensuring all production batches are manufactured according to its specifications and in compliance with all cGMP and company SOP's.
- Completes the setup, loading, operating and cleaning of extractors.
- Uses computers to complete simple data entry.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Previous production experience is preferred along with basic knowledge of mechanical systems such as pump, valve, boiler, and HVAC/chiller with some understanding of thermodynamics.
- Required minimum of 12 months experience working with automated control systems and HMI’s (Human Machine Interface).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, comprehend & follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to do basic math processes in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to do calculations and conversions using preset formula.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on hard surfaces. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to see from a distance and close up. Employee is occasionally asked to move or lift inventory weighing upwards of fifty (50) pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment of this position is in a manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee Stock Ownership Program
As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) employer, we are 100% Employee Owned!
We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package for eligible employees. Some of which include;
- Competitive Pay based on experience and skillset
- Ability to enroll immediately in Medical and Dental plans with coverage
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Eligible for Paid Holidays immediately & then your birthday paid, after six months
- Ability to earn up to three (3) weeks Paid Time Off in first year
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Wellness Incentives & Gym Membership reimbursement program
Apotheca is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity. That is why we are committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status or any other legally protected factor.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
