Granulation Operator - Third Shift

Overview

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$20.50/yr - $21.50/yr

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE (Shift

Hours:

10:00 PM - 06:30 AM)

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about precision in manufacturing? Meri Cal is seeking a dedicated Granulation Operator to join our innovative team. As a Granulation Operator, you will be crucial in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards by operating and maintaining our granulation equipment.

Meri Cal is a leading private-label and contract manufacturer of dietary supplements in the United States. With over 90 years of cumulative experience, our dedicated industry experts drive innovation in delivering product solutions tailored for today’s markets. Meri Cal LLC is committed to providing top-tier dietary supplements prioritizing consumer health and wellness. Explore more about us at

Our employees describe working at Meri Cal as “great.” Our team members share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and drive, enabling them to excel even during fast-paced shifts.

As a Granulation Operator at Meri Cal, you will:

• Operate machinery necessary for agglomeration and particle sizing of formulated raw materials as per each batch record manufacturing instructions.
• Manage process controls (inlet and outlet temperatures, air flow, dust collection magnehelic, solution preparation, spray rates, spray nozzle calibration, etc.) for the fluidized bed granulator, accessory bowls, and dump station.
• Operate Hobart mixer, ribbon blender, twin shell blender, fitzmills, oscillators (speeds and screen sizes), roller compaction (roller adjustments and screen sizes), sieves/sifters, and manual granulation methods using trays, racks, and dryers.
• Ensure particle sizing aligns with manufacturing instructions to support tablet compression, capsule filling, or powder blends per customer specifications.
• Verify materials for each batch as per the batch record and sign off with a second person as materials are top-loaded into the mixers from the staging area.
• Perform sanitation, cGMP adherence, SOP compliance, and safe work practices at all times.
• Coordinate with Quality Control on batch record signoffs and address any cGMP nonconformances.

• Read and follow manufacturing instructions to load raw materials sequentially, close and seal inlet portholes and discharge valves, operate fluid bed and mixers for blending, and unload final product blends into sanitary containers.
• Weigh final blends using floor scales to calculate outgoing yield versus incoming theoretical yield.
• Use metal detection equipment and milling/particle sizing equipment, including sieves/sifters, as necessary.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).
• Familiarity with the metric system.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and handle problems with several variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, digital scales, and wearing a dust respirator is preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

• High School Diploma/Certificate; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Join us in our pursuit of wellness through innovation! Click on the 'apply' button below to be part of our dynamic team. Best of luck!

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