Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift - Forsyth, MO

Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift - Forsyth, MO

Employer: ADM. 108642BR Job Title: Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift - Forsyth, MO Department/Function: Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Job Description: Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift - Forsyth, MO SUMMARY: To set up, operate and tear down automatics and semi-automatic machines in the Encapsulation department and to ensure all product passes inspection before being sent to the customer. There will be opportunities for cross-training in the Blending Department, Tableting Department, and the Packaging Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time. Consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this role. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assemble, set up, operate independently and tear down/ disassemble all equipment involved in the departmental process for a total of up to twenty or more different pieces of equipment. - Operate a semi-automatic and automatic encapsulating machines, including inspection apparatus. - Conduct visual inspection of encapsulated product to detect and remove defective products. - Ensure cleaning and general maintenance of all departmental equipment and production areas. - Responsible for documentation of batch/lot numbers, dates and various other data. - Cross train on various equipment and in other departments. - Properly clean and place numbers on barrels to be used in encapsulation rooms. - Take capsule weights and adjust when necessary to automatic encapsulation machines. - Make part change overs and minor repairs on all encapsulating machines when needed. - Properly clean and prepare encapsulating machines for the next formula of powder. - Inspect capsules as they are produced by the encapsulating machines. - Maintain a safe and clean work environment. - Ensure proper PPE is utilized. EQUIPMENT USED: - The equipment listed is representative of what an empl