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 (addition, subtraction and division).Ability to lift routinely 30-60 lbs.
Exposure to vitamins, mineral, herbal, and OTC products disagreeable odors, high-noise levels, constantly bending, lifting and standing for long periods. No allergies.
Adhere to pre-established manufacturing schedule and company policies.
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
