Gelatin Operator CAPTEK Softgel International - 3.4 Vista, CA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation Food production Manufacturing facilities cleaning Safety regulations GMP Cleanroom protocols Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience HACCP Machine operation safety procedures Team training Sterile attire donning Industrial equipment Production batch record review Accident reporting Food safety Entry level Full Job Description Become part of a team that champions wellness worldwide. CAPTEK® Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with innovators from some of the world's most successful brands.

Summary:

The Gel Operator is responsible for safe operations and the manufacturing of gelatin mass.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow safety regulations, supervisor's instructions, and GMP regulations. Dress in appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean working environment along with cleaning instruments and equipment. Push team efforts with each operator in the department. Review all production record books and documents findings. Cross-reference all production activity with gelatin batch record. Manufacture gelatin mass 4 hours before encapsulation. Provide "hands-on" training to new gelatin employees. Adhere to gowning procedures. Operate equipment in a safe manner. Maintain gelatin area for general cleanliness, especially around melters. Report any foul play, accident, and complaint of personnel. Assure manufacturing equipment is in proper working orders; request maintenance work orders, when necessary. Avoid spills and waste of materials. Report consumed materials and colors stock quantity. Clean tanks and equipment when and if necessary. Adherence to HACCP and Food Defense.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.

Education/Experience:

Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. CAPTEK is an equal employment opportunity employer. In order to provide equal opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, not on any mental or physical disability. We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Thank you for your interest in joining the CAPTEK team. You will be contacted shortly if your application is selected.