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