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This person must be able to operate equipment efficiently and effectively while adhering to the run schedule assigned by the team leader.\nWork Schedule - The Production Team operates on a set 14-day schedule. Employees work 12.5-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday.\nTraining details and the initial schedule will be reviewed during the interview process.\nSUMMARY\nThe Production Operator operates and maintains encapsulation equipment to produce soft gel capsules, including setup, cleaning, troubleshooting, and material changeovers. 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