Machine Operator - Softgel

Location: California

## Machine Operator - Softgel Apply locations:
California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 17 Days Agojob requisition :
R11985
** HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.
** Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.

Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.
** This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.
**** Night Shift 6
** The Machine Operator (Softgel) is responsible for operating encapsulation equipment to ensure smooth, efficient production of soft gelatin capsules that meet with specific quality standards.
** Responsibilities:
*** Ensures materials are correct and fed to encapsulation machinery in accordance with specific procedures.
* Uses hand tools to adjust equipment controls and operating parts as appropriate to product.
* Continuously monitors the production process, ensuring the ribbon thickness meets standards, temperature is appropriate to product, and weight and size of finished product meets specifications.
* Troubleshoots any equipment/process problems and resolves as quickly as possible.
* Performs changeovers from one product or batch to another; disassembles equipment and cleans according to procedures; reassembles and makes ready for next batch; works with tooling/set-ups.
* Scoops capsules onto trays; spreads them into a single layer; and stack for drying; completes stack cards accurately and completely.
* Lifts containers of in-process, raw, finished, or waste products and transports within department as necessary.
* Maintains required logs and other records accurately and completely.  Uses computer to enter data.
* Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Education:

** A high school diploma/GED completion or 5 years of work equivalency is required.
** Certification:
** None.
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* Experience:

** Complete working knowledge of the encapsulation process, typically resulting from a minimum of one year experience in related jobs (e.g., encapsulation, injection molding or other similar machine operations) and/or requires four to six months training and experience in this job under close supervision.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
**** Requires:
*** Fluent English skills to read/understand written instructions, and other information; to maintain routine written records, and to communicate problems effectively to supervisors.
* Accurate arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, division) to calculate shell and fill weights, and calculate the time a tank will run out of gel or medicine.
* Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools.
* Physical ability to stand/walk for much of work shift, and push/pull/lift large containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
* Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Stand/walk for most of the work shift.  Perform repetitive job duties that require constant attention to manufacturing process.  Periodically push/pull containers weighing up to 500 pounds and lift containers up to 50 pounds.  Adjust to distractions and interruptions and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
** Environment:
** Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection.  Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort, oily/wet conditions.  Employees to wear protective eye wear, hair nets, uniforms, steel-toed shoes and gloves.
** Safety:
** The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in…