Compounder

Job Details

Job Location
:
Berje Inc - Carteret, NJ 07008

Salary Range
: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Join a high energy, Family owned Company in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry. We are committed to being your trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, providing quality ingredients with an emphasis on safety and compliance. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day.

Berjé Inc. is a family‑owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials, setting the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry.

The Compo under is responsible for the correct weighing, mixing and packaging of materials per formula sheets. This position will pick material, melt, filter, weight, mix, package, label and manage all inventory transactions for each production order assigned.

• Review the job order for compounding and packaging requirements.
• Look‑up QC approved stock on computer and retrieve required raw materials.
• Check materials for color, odor, and other characteristics, following formula instructions for the compound.
• Identify any material shortages and notify supervisor of missing raw materials needed to complete batch.
• Communicate with Material Handlers to pull materials from warehouse stock.
• Select and bring appropriate container to work area.
• Label tank with appropriate labels.
• Accurately pour raw materials per order specified weights using scales.
• Involved in all areas of processing compounds: mixing, filtering, heating, sampling, and chilling.
• Inspect exterior and interior of containers before filling and handling.
• Prepare sample of mixed ingredients for testing.
• Pack out approved batches and label all finished product containers.
• Clean pots/tanks and other equipment after use.
• Maintain clean and safe work area, and adhere to safety regulations and procedures, understanding the hazards of handling the various chemicals.
• Follow all safety rules/procedures and maintain an accident and on‑the‑job injury free record.
• Compliance with all relevant GMP and SQF procedures and regulations.
• Report problems to management.
• Maintain housekeeping of assigned areas.
• Perform other operations related tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Basic math and use of computers.
• A minimum two years of production experience as a Compo under, Batcher, Order Filler, or Material Handler.
• Experience in the Chemical or Flavor & Fragrance Industry preferred.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be capable of physically standing, capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs and moving full drums up to 55 gallons.
• Computer usage skills, math for measurements, and record‑keeping organization skills.
• Use of forklifts, hand trucks, drum dumpers, air mixers, scales and pumps.
• Must be capable of standing, lifting and carrying average of 50lbs.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k with Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP
• Compensation: $24 an hour to $26 an hour and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs.