Job Description:

• 1) Operates capsulating machine to fill gelatin capsules with medicinal preparations: Scoops empty capsules into loading hopper and scoops medicinal preparation into filling hopper of capsulating machine.

• 2) Fills capsule rings with empty capsules, uncouples rings, and fills lower half of capsule with powdered or pelletized medicine.

• 3) Recouples capsule rings and inserts rings into closing and ejecting forks.

• 4) Depresses pedal to close filled capsules and eject them into receiving container.

• 5) Polishes capsules, using polishing cloth, and inspects capsules for breakage and defective filling.

• 6) Weighs specified number of capsules and compares weight with weight specification sheet.

• 7) May operate capsule branding machine to print establishment name on capsule.