Encapsulation Operator

Overview

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Encapsulation Operator, where you will play a vital role in producing high-quality pharmaceutical products. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that each encapsulation process meets strict regulatory standards and quality control measures. As an Encapsulation Operator, you will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting encapsulation machinery, handling materials safely, and maintaining compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA regulations. Your contribution will directly impact the delivery of safe, effective medications to patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Operate encapsulation machines and liquid filling equipment efficiently, adhering to production schedules and safety protocols.
• Conduct routine machine troubleshooting and perform basic mechanical adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Follow detailed batch records and manufacturing documentation to ensure accurate production tracking and compliance.
• Handle materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment while maintaining proper sanitation and warehouse organization.
• Perform quality control checks throughout the production process, identifying deviations and escalating issues promptly.
• Maintain a cleanroom environment by following sanitation procedures and GMP standards to prevent contamination.
• Assist with packaging operations, including labeling, sealing, and preparing finished products for shipment while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, encapsulation, or production operations preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and FDA regulations.
• Previous experience with encapsulation machinery is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to anticipate process changes and adjust operations accordingly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Physical Demands:

• Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, and climb a ladder
• The employee may lift and/or move 50 lbs. and more
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Work in an environment with heavy machinery and powders from products
• May be in contact with Allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish. Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans)
• Potential to move between office and warehouse areas to complete job functions
• This position is onsite

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match.

Compliance with New York State Human Rights Pay Transparency Law, the hourly base range for this position is $19. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. AHF considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The Company

American Health Formulations is a fast-growing contract development and manufacturer of Dietary Supplements, Medical Foods, Herbal and OTC Products. We offer end to end services from R&D, custom formulation development, to production, packaging, and in house testing. We are experienced in the Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Cosmetic industries. We are FDA registered, operate under NSF, cGMP guidelines, and licensed as a New York State Food Processing facility. Come work with us – we are dedicated to making our customers ideas a reality.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person