Changeover Technician

Founded in 1984 Best Formulations LLC a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry California is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels tablets capsules powders teas dietary supplements and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Changeover Technician you will be responsible to perform all approved sanitized cleaning of the Softgel Encapsulation Machine tumbler and area around the machine between different product runs. This position also assists the machine operators with miscellaneous duties such as spreading and removal of gelatin waste due to shortage of operators and when no changeovers are scheduled.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Removal of capsules from tumbler baskets and tumbler basket housing.
• Removal cleaning sanitizing and replacement of tumbler baskets and replacement of dry basket gaskets.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of tumbler basket housing.
• Cleaning sanitizing and replacement of medicine hopper.
• Cleaning sanitizing and replacement of conveyors and blower hoses.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of ribbon guide rollers.
• Cleaning sanitizing and replacement of mangle rollers.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of chute area.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of medicine transfer pump.
• Cleaning sanitizing and replacement of spreader boxes.
• Cleaning and sanitizing or replacement of medicine leads hoses and gel hoses.
• Assembly and verification of gasket assembly on gel hoses.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of drum area.
• Sweeping and mopping of floor area.
• Cleaning of walls and ceiling around the Encapsulation machine.
• Vacuuming and cleaning of Oil pan beneath the Encapsulation machine.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of spreading area.
• Completion of the Encapsulation Machine Deep Cleaning Checklist F139.
• Spreads softgel onto trays evenly for drying.
• Maintains supply of tray paper and empty trays at back of dryer.
• Arranges the stacks of trays in the drying tunnels appropriately.
• Helps machine operators by locating appropriate medicine and gelatin receivers.
• Throws gelatin netting into designated trash bins.
• Keeps mineral oil buckets filled for machine operator use.
• Empties vacuum cleaners.
• Cleans and maintains processing equipment tools and rooms.
• Changes towels in drying baskets.
• Assists machine operator in checking temperature of medicine or gelatin.
• Assists machine operator in checking specifications of the encapsulated softgels.
• Assists in monitoring running machines.
• Informs machine operators of poor quality softgels coming out of the drying baskets malfunctioning machine parts overflow of medicine hopper and any other irregularities during the production run or changeover/cleaning of the machines.
• Perform changeovers/cleanings of Softgel Encapsulation Machines and other duties associated with department duties.
• Follows established department SOPs cGMP regulations and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties related to the job as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Any combination of experience education and training that provides the level of knowledge skills and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy Wheat Fish Shellfish Milk Egg Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services turnkey solutions and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way we are committed to your growth and success!

To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees customers and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service.Together We Grow!

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Holidays Vacation Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including but not limited to location skills education and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify update change and/or make corrections to this job description at the sole discretion of senior management at any time during the employees employment term at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**