Compounder-Chemaid Compounding Direct

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KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America.

Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Produce bulk with the use of a multiple phase batch making process.

• Stay current with multiple phase batch making processes.
• Produce batches using a Batch Master Record System.
• Record all production data on batch records inclusive of raw materials used, quantities and time intervals.
• Review all raw materials prior to beginning a production batch to ensure all materials are in accordance with the prescribed batch sheet.
• Carefully follow all production procedures and guidelines to ensure accurate measurements and mixing requirements.
• Mix and blend all chemicals according to formulae using manufacturing equipment provided.
• Clean and sanitize equipment as per SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Follow all required SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) with relation to general housekeeping of the manufacturing area.
• Maintain adherence to cGMP's (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) for the cosmetic industry.
• Employees must always adhere to required safety precautions and wear the assigned PPE (personal protection equipment) as required.
• Must maintain logbooks and batch records according to company cGMP and GDP policies.
• Must have the ability to utilize the inventory management system and RF Scanner to issue raw materials to shop orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess knowledge of proper use of weight scales
• Individuals must be able to operate manufacturing equipment such as but not limited to mixers, blenders and industrial equipment such as drum movement equipment and forklifts. Forklift certification required.
• Must be familiar with Batch Coding System of Manufacturing
• Knowledge of use of radio frequency devices (RF scanners).
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Scientific Math Aptitude/Strong Analytical Skills
• Detail oriented with impeccable organizational skills.
• Has basic working knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
• Ability to work independently, self motivated
• Ability to read, understand and follow given recommendation of SDS sheets (Safety Data Sheets).

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to or in excess of one hour); walk; sit; use hands to handle and feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 gallon drums. Specific vision abilities required by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• High school or equivalent GED

This position is classified non-exempt.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law.

I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.