Job Description
Job Description
NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE
**No Sponsorship/Transfer Available**
Company Summary:
For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 230 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!
The Opportunity:
The Encapsulation Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining semi-automatic (Model 10) and high-speed (Bosch) encapsulation machines in compliance with cGMP standards, SOPs, and Master Batch Records. This role involves machine setup, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, as well as accurate capsule filling, inspection, and documentation. Precision, attention to detail, and coordination with Quality Control are essential to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
What You’ll Do:
- Set up the capsule machines with the proper tooling required as per the MBR specifications, and manufacturing directions, following the specific S.O.P for the department, guided by the cGMP's.
- Reassembly of parts mentioned and filling of blended materials into the product hopper manually with a sanitary product scoop. Also, fill an empty capsule hopper with capsules from supplier box into the capsule hopper.
- Cleaning of the tabletop surface and machine guard doors and windows must be performed before reassembly occurs. Only a qualified operator or mechanic is authorized to make machine adjustments on segments, tamping rods and pins. This is an expensive and complex, yet delicate machine.
- Adjust and set up machines to obtain the proper fill weight as specified in the MBR.
- Operate and clean metal detectors and capsule polishers as necessary. Fill sanitary containers with finished capsules.
- Visually inspects finished capsules for minor or major defects, including color shifts and particle size separation.
- Requires coordination with Quality Control on batch record signoff s and anything that violates cGMP's.
- All tabletop surface areas and base cabinet walls must be cleaned, and sanitized.
- Accuracy and attention to detail is extremely critical.
What You’ll Bring:
- High School Diploma/Certificate; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Familiar with the metric system.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems Involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to stand for 10 hours and able to lift 50lbs. Lifting of raw material containers that fall within OSHA limitations Is necessary.
- Other activities include material handling using forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks. Interface as either a checker or weigher to satisfy double checks and balances requirement and must be able to set up digital scales and wear a dust respirator.
The Perks:
- No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
- Affordable medical and dental insurance plans are tailored for you and your dependents.
- Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) matching plan and more!
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $20.00-$23.00. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education.
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MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact recruiting@merical.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.
MeriCal uses E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the following website: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
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