Granulation Operator (Second Shift)

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 productsfrom 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 dont just meet expectationswe exceed them every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Granulation Operator to support various machinery for agglomeration and particle sizing of raw materials ensuring proper process controls like temperature airflow and spray rates. Key tasks include verifying materials following manufacturing instructions and ensuring the final product meets specifications for tablets capsules or powder blends. The operator is responsible for adhering to cGMP standards safety practices and coordinating with Quality Control on batch sign-offs. Additional duties include weighing blends and using metal detection and milling equipment when required.

What Youll Do:

• Ability to operate machinery as necessary for agglomeration and particle sizing of formulated of formulated raw materials as per each batch record manufacturing instructions.
• Operate and manage process controls including inlet and outlet temperatures air flow dust collection (Magnehelic) solution preparation spray rates and spray nozzle calibration for fluidized bed granulators.
• Handle accessory bowls and dump stations ensuring proper setup and operation.
• Operate various blenders including Hobart mixer ribbon blender twin shell blender and Fitzmills while adjusting speeds and screen sizes as needed.
• Manage roller compaction equipment adjusting rollers and screen sizes to achieve desired particle sizes.
• Utilize oscillators for particle sizing and apply manual granulation methods using trays racks and dryers as per batch specifications.
• Keep attention to particle sizing detail to ensure mfg. instructions are properly executed is required which contributes to the overall ability to compress tablets fill capsules or provide powder blends according to customer specifications.
• Verification of materials for each batch as per the batch record and sign off with a second person is required as materials are top loaded into the mixers from staging area.
• Lifting of materials within OSHA limits is required.
• Sanitation cGMPs adherence to SOPs and safe work practices is always required.
• Requires coordination with Quality Control on batch record signoffs and anything that violates cGMPs.
• Must have ability to read and follow manufacturing instructions to property load raw materials (sequentially) close and seal Intel portholes and discharge valves operate fluid bed and mixers for blending of raw materials and unload/discharge final product blends into sanitary containers.
• Must weigh final blends using floor scales for calculation of outgoing yield versus incoming theoretical yield. Use of metal detection equipment milling/particle sizing equipment including sieves/sifters is required as necessary.

What Youll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Certificate; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Must weigh final blends using floor scales for calculation of outgoing yield versus incoming theoretical yield. Use of metal detection equipment milling/particle sizing equipment including sieves/sifters is required as necessary.
• 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 percent 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. Accuracy and attention to detail is extremely critical.
• 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 mask.

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 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 $18.00-$20.00 The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and/or education.

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.