Compounder

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Compo under is to accurately weigh and mix ingredients in the appropriate vessel while adhering to the order of and instructions per each formula/recipe. This role involves staging materials, distinguishing from allergen and non-allergen, avoiding cross contamination, calibrating and operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining detailed batch records, all while following strict adherence to Food and OSHA safety requirements/policies/procedures.

Incumbent may be required to follow routine and non-routine actions depending if product requires any additional Kosher, Halal or customer specifications related to testing, micro, metal detecting or sieving through certain mesh requirements.

The primary responsibility of the Compo under is to accurately weigh and mix ingredients in the appropriate vessel while adhering to the order of and instructions per each formula/recipe. This role involves staging materials, distinguishing from allergen and non-allergen, avoiding cross contamination, calibrating and operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining detailed batch records, all while following strict adherence to Food and OSHA safety requirements/policies/procedures.

Incumbent may be required to follow routine and non-routine actions depending if product requires any additional Kosher, Halal or customer specifications related to testing, micro, metal detecting or sieving through certain mesh requirements.

• Stage ingredients for each batch to ensure all materials are accounted for before starting batch.
• Process batch according to formula/recipe.
  • Identify ingredients that require dilution and diluting appropriately and recording raw materials usage.
  • Maintains quality standards by verifying weight and contents of raw materials; conducting in-process batch inspections; documenting all process events and by following procedures and policies.
  • Process liquid, powders, homogenizing and spray dry methods of compounding
  • Operate mixers, spray dryers and blending tanks
  • Check for consistency in various batches and measure the viscosity of the mixtures.
  • Timely and accurately take samples of the batch and turn them over to a laboratory for testing.
  • Notify supervisor or Flavor Chemist if batch appears to be off in color or texture or if a mistake was made to determine if the batch can be salvaged
• Maintain accurate Batch records – record all data and notes in legible handwriting or by computer
• Packaging finished good
  • Ensure final product is properly packed, labeled, and prepared for shipment. Adhere to customer requirements using bags, bag in box, pails, drums, totes, etc.
• Partner closely with quality and R&D teams with rework, scale-ups, and pilot batches as needed
• Follow food safety guidelines and accurate documentation of work completed.
• Must be willing to wear all required PPEs, uniform, protective eye wear, hairnet, beard snood, steel-toed shoes, and apron or gloves depending on type of products being used.
• Work in a fast-paced environment able to multitask and perform under pressure while remaining flexible.
• Sample and test for various attributes from the mixes after completion
• Follow sanitary guidelines and clean equipment; ensure proper color coded utensils are used for cleaning
• As needed will be responsible for packing and labeling containers in accordance with customer specifications and completing all required documentation
• Must be able/willing to work overtime

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• 1+ years flavor compounding highly desired, however someone with at least 1 year of machine operation experience is qualified or coming from a food, beverage, ingredient or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly desired
• Must have keen attention to detail to recognize unit of measure requirements.
• Preferred experience with scales, accurate tare and measurement of grams and pounds.
• Previous forklift experience highly desired
• Basic computer skills highly desired
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have excellent attendance

• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 lbs per day
• Ability to handle heavy materials,…