Machine Operator (51602)

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 Machine Operator you will be responsible to run one type of softgel product on the softgel machines and spreads the product onto trays for drying.  Operator I is an entry level to mid-level position where the individual is learning the basics of a Softgel Encapsulation machine.

How will you contribute:

• Spreads softgels on trays after tumble dryer.
• Maintains supply of tray paper and empty trays at back of dryer.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Sets-up equipment for processing operations.

• Stirs medicine as needed.
• Performs gel/medicine changes.
• Performs or verifies batch record entries.
• Disposes of gelatin netting.
• Starts gel and medicine on a Softgel Encapsulation Machine.
• Maintains mineral oil level in Softgel Encapsulation Machine.
• Learns the basic operation of Softgel Encapsulation Machine.
• Operates the Softgel Encapsulation Machine.
• Checks quality of softgels coming out of the drying baskets.
• Reports malfunctioning machine parts or other irregularities during the production run or changeover/cleaning of the machines to Lead/Supervisor.
• Trains other employees on how to spread softgels, perform changeovers/cleanings of Softgel Encapsulation Machines, monitor Softgel Encapsulation Machines and other duties associated with the department.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are up-to-date.
• Cleans processing rooms and equipment.
• Monitors process and equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed or required, 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 performs job duties in a safe manner.
• Performs other job duties related to the job, 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.
• 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.
• Work environment may involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shell Fish, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you: