TABLET MACHINE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

Title: Tablet Machine Operator B

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Operate machines that compress powders into nutritional supplement tablets while following cGMP's and SOP's, to prepare tablets for packaging or bulk shipment. The operator is responsible for the quality of the product they produce.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

• A minimum 2 years of equivalent machine operation experience, prior experience in a pharmaceutical/nutraceutical environment, familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment procedures preferred, proven knowledge of high speed, manufacturing equipment, experience with tablet presses, or encapsulation machines preferred.

• High School Diploma/Certificate; or two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow sanitary cGMP regulations before coming in contact with raw materials.
• Set up, operate, and tend machinery and equipment to form tablets of vitamin supplements.
• Set up, start machines, monitor their operations, test, and adjust machine speeds and actions according to product specifications and operating procedures.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, segments, scrapers, or other fixtures.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and perform routine maintenance of machines such as lubrication, calibration, adjustments, etc.
• Ensures the quality of the finished product meets all specifications and complies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), DEA and other regulatory and Safety requirements.
• Measure finished tablets to verify conformance to weight specifications using scales.
• Clean and maintain tableting machines, instruments, and work area.
• Collect samples of finished blend for testing.
• Record operational and production information on specified cGMP forms.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Reach target weights set by cGMP's with each batch of tablets.
• Perform maintenance on machines regularly, report any damages to supervisor.
• Inspect machines as well as product to ensure that product has been run correctly.
• Follows established procedures including standard operating procedures (SOP’s), cGMP, food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

TRAINING:

• Working knowledge of Safety in the Workplace Rules and Regulations, preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP's, a plus.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• knowledge of Lockout/Tag out and MSDS
• Knowledge of Rexima and Fette machines preferred.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to lift up 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand up for 8-10 hours daily.