Technician - Gelatin (51682)

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

As a Gelatin Technician 1 you will be responsible to weigh the necessary materials and uses the gelatin melters to produce gelatin for the Encapsulation department.  The Gelatin Technician I is capable of preparing 1 out of 3 (Soft gel, Vegan gel or Tapioca gel) gel masses and determines the viscosity of gelatin, if applicable, with the appropriate equipment.

How will you contribute:

• Prepares materials for compounding into gel mass.

• Sets-up and cleans equipment for processing operations.

• Operates reactors capable of manufacturing 1 of 3 (SG, VG or TG) gel masses.
• Able to manufacture 1 of 3 (SG, VG or TG) gel masses following batch record instructions.
• Performs or verifies batch record entries.
• Disposes of scrap gelatin.
• Ensures gel mass in receivers are kept at the appropriate temperature at all times.
• Clearly and promptly reports questions, process and equipment problems to Supervisor.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are up-to-date.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate.
• Minimum 6-months experience in an FDA regulated industry
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Work Environment:

• Noise level for this work environment is typically moderate to high. Some work areas require hearing protection for an 8-hour work day.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.
• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, reach, pull, push and tilt object in the performance of job function.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 40-50 lbs. May have to manipulate heavier containers.
• Periods of odoriferous environment.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Personal Protective Equipment provided as necessary.
• Work environment may involve exposure to chemicals, solutions, detergents, or solvents that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment.