Technician 3 - Gelatin

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 Gelatin Technician 3, the responsibilities will include weighing the necessary materials and uses the gelatin melters to produce gelatin for the Encapsulation department.  The role will also include being capable of preparing soft gel, vegan gel and tapioca gel masses. You would determine the viscosity of gelatin with the appropriate equipment, and performs minor repair of the Gelatin department’s equipment.

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:

• Prepares materials for compounding into gel mass.
• Sets-up, cleans, and performs minor repairs of equipment for processing operations.
• Operates reactors capable of manufacturing ‘SG’, ‘VG’ & ‘TG’ gel masses.
• Able to manufacture soft gel, vegan gel and tapioca gel masses following batch record instructions.
• Determines viscosity of gel masses, if applicable.
• Performs or verifies batch record entries.
• Responsible for training of Gelatin Technician I & II.
• Ensures gel mass in receivers are kept at the appropriate temperature at all times.
• Disposes of scrap gelatin.
• Clearly and promptly reports questions, process and equipment problems to Supervisor.
• Ensures batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records are up-to-date.
• Cleans and maintains processing rooms and equipment.
• Monitors process and equipment and makes necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications.
• Maintains inventory control by use of Component cards, RTS process & Material Requisition forms.
• Able to follow batch record instructions for the manufacture of Titanium Dioxide slurry using colloid mill.
• Able to schedule gelatin.
• Able to cover for Lead in their absence.
• Follows established department SOP's, 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; and/or
• Minimum two (2) years experience in an FDA regulated industry, or progressive advancement in Gel Technician II level; or
• 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: $18.00 – 22.00 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 employee’s 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**