Machine Operator - Unit Dose (46944)

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:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Machine Operator in Unit Dose or Blending Dept, you will be responsible for responsible for setting up, cleaning and operating their machine(s) and ensuring that individual production levels are met according to scope and requirements of the job. The individual may have basic operational knowledge of a particular type of equipment and may have operational knowledge of other auxiliary equipment. They are also responsible for ensuring that the particular area is performing to production targets and according to Safety, SOP, GMP and FDA regulatory compliance requirements

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate machine(s) (i.e Tablet, Capsule, Coating Pans, PK Blenders, Ribbon Blenders, Weighing).
• May be able to support other machines centers (i.e. break relief, cleaning, basic operation)
• Able to assist in training of new employees on machine operation
• Trained on various auxiliary equipment (i.e. Inspection Belts, Hobart Mixer, Sweco, Comil, Fitzmill)
• Basic Troubleshooting and Problem Solving skills during production runs.
• Rudimentary Preventative Maintenance functions including lubrication.
• Prepares containers for product storage or shipment.
• Monitors machine and makes adjustments as appropriate.
• Tear down, Clean and Setup machines and rooms as needed.
• Maintain, inspect and properly store equipment and tooling.
• Ensure batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are current and record information as required.
• Monitors product quality such as Weight, Thickness, Hardness, Friability, Fitness, and for visual or organoleptic defects.
• Reports process and equipment problems to supervisor.
• 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.

• Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and

• Six (6) or more years of work experience in a fast-paced work environment, preferably in manufacturing.

• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

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