Softgel Bottling Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the operation of the soft gel bottling machine including change over, cleaning. Assists in sanitation control and checks safety hazards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Sets-up equipment for processing operations, and verifies set-up as required before production begins.
• Operates more than half of available packaging equipment as trained, and instructed by supervisor, while in compliance with all safety and cGMP regulations
• Promptly reports material, process, and equipment concerns, questions, and/or problems to supervisor for proper handling
• Completes and verifies batch record entries, equipment logbooks, and other relevant documentation and records
• Performs repetitive tasks requiring hand dexterity and attention to detail
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment
• Works with personnel from other departments as necessary to ensure safety and quality in production
• Follows established department SOP's, Company cGMPs, and all instructions, whether verbal or written
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe work environment and functions in a safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

• Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude. 
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED
   

Experience: 

• 1 to 3 years related experience.

• Operational working knowledge of production line equipment

• Ability to read, write and understand documentation in English.

• Equipment, process rooms and manufacturing area SOPs and GMPs

record keeping skills.

• Basic mathematical calculation and measurement methods and practices. (Multiplication, Division, Conversions and understanding weights and measures).

Computer Skills: 

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands 

Lift/Carry 

Stand 

C (Constantly) 

Walk 

O (Occasionally) 

Sit 

N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering 

F (Frequently) 

Reach Outward 

O (Occasionally) 

Reach Above Shoulder 

O (Occasionally) 

Climb 

N (Not Applicable) 

Crawl 

N (Not Applicable) 

Squat or Kneel 

O (Occasionally) 

Bend 

O (Occasionally) 

10 lbs or less 

O (Occasionally) 

11-20 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

21-50 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

51-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Over 100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less 

O (Occasionally) 

13-25 lbs 

O (Occasionally) 

26-40 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

41-100 lbs 

N (Not Applicable) 

N (Not Applicable) 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) 

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) 

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) 

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Works in a climate-controlled environment.