Formulation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Capsulation Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, sanitation, and routine maintenance of encapsulation machinery and related equipment. This position ensures all production activities comply with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain encapsulation machines in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas using appropriate cleaning agents and methods after each batch and at the end of the day.
• Perform sanitation checks and ensure all production areas remain in compliance with hygiene standards; complete and maintain cleaning logs.
• Verify cleanliness and readiness of equipment prior to production. Utilize “Clean” and “Dirty” status tags as appropriate.
• Review work orders and Master Manufacturing Records to confirm production specifications.
• Load materials and mixtures into machines according to production requirements.
• Adjust machine settings to control speed, pressure, temperature, and fill weight to meet product specifications.
• Conduct test runs and perform in-process quality checks to ensure capsules meet required standards.
• Record production data, including quantities produced, measurements, and quality results.
• Identify and remove defective capsules; stop or adjust machines as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment through cleaning, oiling, and minor repairs.
• Transfer completed products to designated drying or storage areas, ensuring containers are properly covered.
• Support ongoing process and quality improvements by identifying and reporting operational issues.
• Participate in audits and adhere to all GMP, SOP, and safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Skills

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livermore,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.