Liquid Compounder

Job Description

Job Description

Liquid Compounder – Cosmetics Manufacturing

Job Title: Liquid Compounder
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st shift

Range: DOE $20.00-$28.00/hr

Job Summary

The Liquid Compounder is responsible for preparing, mixing, and processing liquid cosmetic products according to approved formulas, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards. Products may include shampoos, conditioners, lotions, body washes, facial cleansers, serums, and other personal care products.

The ideal candidate has experience handling raw materials, operating mixing equipment, following batch manufacturing instructions, and maintaining accurate production records while ensuring product quality, consistency, safety, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review and follow batch manufacturing records, formulas, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
2. Weigh, measure, and dispense raw materials according to approved batch formulas.
3. Compound liquid cosmetic products using appropriate mixing, blending, heating, cooling, and homogenizing processes.
4. Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, including mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, and transfer systems.
5. Monitor batch parameters such as temperature, mixing speed, processing time, pH, viscosity, and appearance.
6. Perform in-process quality checks and collect samples for Quality Control (QC) testing as required.
7. Make only authorized adjustments to batches in accordance with approved procedures.
8. Identify and report any discrepancies, contamination risks, equipment malfunctions, or out-of-specification results to the supervisor or Quality Assurance (QA) department.
9. Maintain accurate and complete batch records, material usage records, equipment logs, and production documentation.
10. Clean and sanitize tanks, utensils, hoses, and equipment according to established cleaning procedures.
11. Follow GMP, safety regulations, chemical handling procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
12. Ensure proper identification, labeling, storage, and handling of raw materials and work-in-process products.
13. Prevent cross-contamination by following proper material handling, equipment cleaning, and line clearance procedures.
14. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing area.
15. Work closely with Production, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
16. Report production issues and assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Previous experience in liquid compounding, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or chemical manufacturing preferred.
3. Basic understanding of batch formulas, raw material weighing, mixing processes, and manufacturing documentation.
4. Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, and workplace safety practices.
5. Ability to read, understand, and follow written manufacturing instructions.
6. Basic math skills, including measurements, unit conversions, and batch calculations.
7. Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and use weighing scales and measuring instruments.
8. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, cleanliness, and product quality.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
2. Ability to lift and move raw material containers and equipment within the company's established lifting limits.
3. Ability to wear required PPE and work around manufacturing equipment and cosmetic raw materials.
4. Ability to work in environments that may involve heat, humidity, wet floors, or exposure to approved chemicals, following appropriate safety precautions.