Production Compounder, Production - 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift

Requisition #: PRODU
001948

• Posted on November 25, 2025
• On-site
• Operations
• Full-Time

Padagis MN
3940 Quebec Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427, USA

Formulator positions could be on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at our manufacturing facility in New Hope, MN. These roles require proficiency in performing most formulation functions within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) or Life Science Solutions (LSS).

This position pays $26.00-$31.00 per hour based on skills, experience, and qualifications. 2nd shift has an additional $1.75/hr shift pay, and 3rd shift has an additional $2.25/hr shift pay.

• 1st shift hours: 6am-2pm Mon-Fri
• 2nd shift hours: 2pm-10pm Mon-Fri
• 3rd shift hours: 10pm-6am Sun-Thurs

Job duties:

Prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and established procedures.

• Responsible for formulation operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness (RFT) for both manufacturing and documentation. Ensures that no known defect is passed to upstream processes.
• Responsible for efficient and effective set ups, cleaning and changeovers.

Obtains materials from inventory and utilizes scales or automated equipment to accurately weight. Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps.

• Follows hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, if applicable.
• Trains/coaches others and personally adheres to SOP, cGMP, DEA and Safety compliance. Identifies and communicates compliance, safety and/or quality issues to next level. Perform in-process quality procedures.

Completes all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP.

• Ensures 5S in applied in area of responsibility and as part of daily work. Participates in and trains others in monthly Quality and PASS audits.
• Participates and/or leads investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost, on time deliver or other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Ensures personal training is up-to-date in Learning Management System
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Strong math aptitude (calculations, percentages)
• Previous production knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated ability to execute right-the-first-time Batch Records, Log Books, and other documentation in compliance within good documentation practices
• Excellent attendance and work history
• Computer proficiency

Additional requirements:

• Physical requirements:
  
  -- must be able to:
  • stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time
  • lift up to 50 lbs frequently
  • ascend and descend stepladders
  • able to push or pull up to 1200 pounds
  • stoop, squat, and bend
  • reach laterally regularly, and overhead occasionally
  • frequently grasp objects
  • wear negative and/or positive PPE (e.g., dust mask, PAPR) daily for long periods of time
  • Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
  • Must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions
• Other requirements:
  • Required to follow and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Safety/Housekeeping guidelines
  • Possesses knowledge and skills to lead continuous improvement initiatives as well as quality investigations, which may require basic computer skills
  • Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations…
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success…
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change…
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve…