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A Tablet Coating Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring coating machines that apply protective or functional coatings to pharmaceutical tablets. Their duties include preparing coating solutions, setting up equipment, ensuring coating uniformity, and maintaining cleanliness and compliance with safety and quality regulations. They also conduct in-process checks to ensure product quality and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role requires attention to detail, technical knowledge of coating processes, and the ability to follow strict production protocols.

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As a Tablet Coating Operator, your primary responsibilities include setting up, operating, and monitoring coating equipment to apply consistent coatings to pharmaceutical tablets according to batch records and quality standards. You'll be expected to inspect machinery before use, adjust settings as needed, and regularly check product quality throughout the coating process. Daily tasks also involve cleaning and maintaining equipment, documenting production activities, and collaborating with quality control and other production staff to resolve any technical or quality-related issues. This role requires following detailed instructions and regulations to ensure product safety and compliance.

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To thrive as a Tablet Coating Operator, you need a basic understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, attention to detail, and experience in operating coating machines, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and tablet coating machinery is essential, and relevant training or certification is sometimes required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are highly valued soft skills in this environment. These competencies ensure the production of high-quality products, adherence to strict regulatory standards, and smooth coordination within manufacturing teams.

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Manufacturing Process Technician

THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD

Scotts Valley, CA • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Established in 1978, Threshold Enterprises is a well-known national nutritional supplements distributor and manufacturer of award winning Source Naturals® and Planetary Herbals brands. The company's brands are sold through more than 7,000 store Health Food Store and internet channels. The company has grown significantly through exceptional channel relationships, product innovation and the reputation of its brands for potency, quality and value. Threshold Enterprises is one of Santa Cruz County's larger employers, with over 850 employees.
Summary of Job Duties: The Manufacturing Process Technician position is responsible for safely manufacturing dietary tablets, capsules, liquids and powders accordance with product specifications. This position includes set up, operating, cleaning, and preventative maintenance blenders, tablet presses, encapsulators coating pans and metal detectors. The process technician is also responsible for meeting specific tablet, capsule, liquid and powder specifications. Accountable for overall production line performance: safety, quality, shrink, attainment, and line efficiency. The process technician must be capable of operating multiple like machines at one time and learning to operate a verity of equipment within the manufacturing area.
Specific Job Duties:
  1. Ensure that products meet applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing. Must be able to make necessary machine adjustments to ensure the smooth operation of the lines for required quality and quantity.
  2. Meet all safety expectations including wearing the required personnel protective equipment and follow all safe practices
  3. Collect and analyze data using skills in applied math.
  4. Utilize problem solving skills to investigate and troubleshoot product issues and recommending solutions.
    1. Tableting issues: sticking, capping, chipping, compressibility, disintegration.
    2. Encapsulation issues: sticking, headroom, capsule shell defects
    3. General issues: machine setup, machine performance, product assay, documentation.
  5. Execute the recommended solutions, complete appropriate documentation, and communicate changes.
    1. Perform calculations and physical update to improve product performance.
  6. Complete documentation related to changes: ingredient change forms, in-process deviations, batch record corrections, processing forms
  7. Perform basic and routine maintenance activities
  8. Able to work outside normal scheduled hours and OT
  9. Use basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills etc.
  10. Work in a team environment and flow to the work and assist others
  11. Cross-training will occur throughout the facility in all aspects of high speed manufacturing.
  12. Ensuring Documentation in relation to Processor Operation Logs are fully completed, signed and in compliance with Company Standard and Regulatory Requirements.
  13. When out of compliance or standards not meet assist supervisor in completion of Deviation Report detailing both Short and Longer Term Corrective Action Steps.
  14. Ensure full compliance with Companies Policies, Procedures, GMPs, Code of Safe Practices and SOPs at all times.
  15. Disassemble, clean/sanitize and reassemble all required equipment
  16. Communicate and interact with others in a manner consistent with the companys I Can Make a Difference" philosophies.
  17. Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Minimum Qualifications Required:
  1. High school diploma or GED required
  2. Associates Degree from Community College or similar preferred.
  3. 3+ years Machine operator experience required
  4. Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
  5. Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment
  6. Punctual and reliable in work attendance
  7. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  8. Excellent English communication skills required, bilingual speaker a plus
  9. Working Conditions: Loud environment with exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a manufacturing atmosphere
  10. 18 years of age or older
  11. Ability to read and write legibly in English
  12. Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
    Skills and/or Training Desired:
  1. Knowledge in HAACP, Microbiology, Chemical Safety, Pest Control and Quality Systems.
  2. Data collection, analysis, trouble shooting, and problem solving using defined methodologies.
  3. Decision making.
  4. Time management and organization.
  5. Ensure collaborative relationships inside and outside the department.
  6. Communicate effectively verbally and in written documents.
  7. Lead best in class behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus.
  8. Willing to work occasional off shifts and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
  1. High school diploma or GED required
  2. Associates Degree from Community College or similar preferred.
  3. 3+ years Machine operator experience required
  4. Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
  5. Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment
  6. Punctual and reliable in work attendance
  7. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  8. Excellent English communication skills required, bilingual speaker a plus
  9. Working Conditions: Loud environment with exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a manufacturing atmosphere
  10. 18 years of age or older
  11. Ability to read and write legibly in English
  12. Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.

Skills and/or Training Desired:
  1. Knowledge in HAACP, Microbiology, Chemical Safety, Pest Control and Quality Systems.
  2. Data collection, analysis, trouble shooting, and problem solving using defined methodologies.
  3. Decision making.
  4. Time management and organization.
  5. Ensure collaborative relationships inside and outside the department.
  6. Communicate effectively verbally and in written documents.
  7. Lead 'best in class' behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy focus.
  8. Willing to work occasional off shifts and weekends.

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