Senior Compounder (3rd Shift) - Princeton, NJ

Senior Compounder 3rd Shift

As a Senior Compounder, you will play a key role in producing high-quality, safe products by executing compounding and material-handling tasks with precision. This position follows strict Quality Management, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP standards to ensure every batch meets regulatory and customer expectations. As a direct contributor to our quality and food-safety goals, the Compounder helps maintain compliance across all production activities. If you're detail-driven and committed to operational excellence, this role puts you at the heart of our manufacturing success.

Your key responsibilities:

• Follow all approved production, quality, food safety, and safety procedures.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, PRPs, OPRPs, and CCP monitoring requirements as assigned.
• Accurately compound materials according to approved formulas and batch instructions.
• Prevent contamination and product mix-ups by maintaining proper ventilation, practicing 5S housekeeping, operating material-handling equipment safely, wearing required PPE, and following chemical handling and spill-response procedures.
• Immediately report any quality deviations, food safety hazards, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Maintain product integrity by properly operating pumps, filters, scales, computer systems, and other production equipment throughout processing, storage, and transfer.

We bring:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 13 years of experience working as a packing compounder.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Ability to stand for 6090% of the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift a 35-lb product hose.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $27.00- $29.00. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.