Compounder – 2nd​/3rd shift

The Compo under is responsible for preparing and blending raw materials to create personal care and over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products. The Compo under operates a variety of manufacturing and powered industrial equipment to blend approved formulas according to approved formula, established procedures, material specifications, safe working practices, SOPs, GMPs, and company standards and policies. The Compo under has the competency to blend single phase batches and the capacity to correctly and efficiently batch one to one to two jobs of basic complexity or one batch of intermediate complexity.

• Carry out all responsibilities in compliance with company policies, work procedures, and state, federal, and local laws. Fully complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and health and safety regulations
• Retrieve ingredients necessary to fulfill order, strictly following batch card. Handle raw materials prepared for each batch, lift items manually and/or with the aid of hand jacket, pallet jack, forklift, or other lifting equipment. Transfer bulk into totes when required. Move totes and/or transfer batches to specific areas for product manufacturing
• Recognize chemicals names; observe abnormal characteristics through quality inspection of product and ingredients
• Operate mixing tanks, holding tanks, pumps, Quadro blenders, powder disperse rs, mills, homogenizers, and other ancillary equipment. Ensure equipment for an order or job is readily available and has been properly cleaned and sanitized prior to start. Assemble ancillary and miscellaneous equipment required specified bulk. Ensure proper operation of equipment. Troubleshoot minor sources of malfunction or elevate when necessary
• Maintain and clean equipment properly per applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), working instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure safety and cleanliness are in accordance with safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform tasks with safety in mind for self and others
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of each phase of production process on batch card
• Perform tasks with an understanding of the importance of increasing efficiency and decreasing waste and production costs. Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and offer suggestions on how to resolve them, including stepping in to perform any task in support of department goals
• Monitor the quality of output to identify and improve process to avoid the discard or remanufacture out-of-spec products for future runs. Immediately elevate quality issues to more senior Compounders or Manager for assistance with resolving technical problems with product or process
• Reference Deacom, as needed, to view scheduled orders, print and/or update compounding schedule, adjust schedule, and/or close compounding jobs upon completion
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact
• Perform tasks with safety in mind for self and others. Use personal protective equipment as required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Based on company needs, overtime is required

To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Minimum of one year experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the areas of cosmetic, food, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ability to batch single-phase batches using cold processes. Good understanding of when to proceed in each step to ensure correct manufacturing of batch
• Basic understanding of dispersion and emulsification
• Basic understanding about chemicals and process parameters (temperature, pH, viscosity, and time)
• Good understanding of how to correctly and safety operate all tanks and all ancillary equipment
• Must be a team player and be…