Job Title: Encapsulation Operator Job Description
The Encapsulation Operator sets up, operates, and maintains encapsulation and powder-filling equipment used to manufacture high-quality nutritional supplements. This role ensures efficient production by monitoring machine performance, making precise adjustments, and meeting established output goals while adhering to strict quality, safety, and documentation standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up encapsulation and powder-filling equipment prior to production runs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Operate encapsulation and powder-filling machines to manufacture nutritional supplements while maintaining consistent product quality.
- Monitor machine performance throughout the shift and maintain established production output goals.
- Perform machine adjustments as needed to optimize efficiency and ensure capsules meet quality specifications.
- Disassemble equipment after production runs for thorough cleaning and sanitization in accordance with procedures.
- Complete all production documentation, batch records, and related paperwork accurately and on time.
- Follow SOPs, quality standards, and safety procedures at all times during production activities.
- Conduct effective shift handoffs to ensure seamless continuation of production and clear communication of machine status and issues.
- Participate in a structured, credentialed training program and continuously develop operational expertise.
- Cross-train in multiple production departments to support business needs and provide flexibility in staffing.
- Handle raw materials and finished product safely, including repetitive lifting and material movement throughout the shift.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area that meets GMP, quality, and sanitation standards.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary, and follow all safety guidelines.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with production team members and support staff to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
Essential Skills
- Ability to set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot encapsulation equipment with minimal supervision.
- Strong mechanical aptitude to make machine adjustments and maintain production efficiency.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, production, pharmaceutical, food processing, or nutraceutical environment.
- Ability to follow SOPs, batch records, quality standards, and safety procedures accurately and consistently.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure capsule quality, accuracy, and production output.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive lifting, equipment cleaning, and material handling throughout the shift.
- Effective communication skills for shift handoffs and coordination with production teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays, as production demands require.
- Comfort working around ingredients derived from nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.
- Ability to wear half-mask or full-air respirators for extended periods when required.
- Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and work in confined production areas as part of daily tasks.
- Capability to perform repetitive lifting of materials weighing up to 55 pounds.
- Comfort working in a regulated, process-driven manufacturing environment with defined procedures and standards.
Why Work Here?
You will join a clean, organized, and purpose-driven manufacturing operation focused on health and wellness products, with a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. The organization offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. You can build long-term financial security through a 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4%. Employees receive a monthly allowance for nutritional supplements and reimbursement for gym memberships, supporting a healthy lifestyle inside and outside of work. Paid vacation, holiday pay, and volunteer time off provide balance and time for personal priorities. A structured certification and credential-based career progression program, along with financial rewards tied to training achievements and skill development, offers clear pathways to advance your skills and grow your career in a nationally recognized health and wellness environment.
Work Environment
This role operates in a clean, highly organized manufacturing facility dedicated to health and wellness products. Work is performed in a production environment that requires strict adherence to GMP, quality, and sanitation standards. Employees regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including half-mask or full-air respirators when required. The facility has moderate noise levels from manufacturing equipment and involves a combination of standing, walking, lifting, and machine operation throughout the shift. Work often takes place in enclosed production rooms for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with defined production goals and performance expectations. Available shifts include 1st Shift (7:00am3:30pm), 2nd Shift (3:00pm11:30pm) with a shift differential, and 3rd Shift (11:00pm7:30am) with a shift differential. All shifts include Saturdays, and regular overtime may be required to meet production needs. Dress and conduct align with a regulated, process-driven manufacturing setting where PPE and safety compliance are essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Summerville, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $50440.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- 100% company-paid medical insurance
- 100% company-paid dental insurance
- 100% company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Monthly allowance of company supplements
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Structured training and certification program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Cross-training opportunities across multiple production departments
- Skill-based progression levels with pay increases tied to training achievements
- Stable and growing health & wellness company
- Employee-focused culture centered on development and internal growth
- Overtime opportunities
- $1.00/hour raise after 90 days
- $2.25/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Summerville, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Summerville,SC.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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