COMPOUNDER I

Job TitleThe primary purpose of this position is to assist a Compounder II or above in performing blending duties. Duties are defined in Blending Batch Records and day-to-day activities as directed by Manufacturing Management.At times when volumes of blending are low, or the business requires, it might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description. This is to include but not limited to:Working on a Packaging Department lineCleaning buckets, tanks, or ancillary equipmentUsing floor scrubbing equipmentAny other duties management deems necessary to support company activitiesMust be able to wear a fitted full-face respirator or half respirator when required.Major Duties and Responsibilities:General:Understand and follow verbal instructions in EnglishRead, understand, and follow written instructions in EnglishNotify if instructions appear to be incorrect or cannot be followedStop work until resolved or follow supervisory directionNeatly and accurately record data per FDA Good Documentation PracticesIdentify mistakes and immediately bring to the attention of supervisionAccurately count production or inventory items and neatly record resultsUnderstand standards assigned to each job and work within those standardsPerform other duties as assignedAssist Blenders with Blending Operations:Accurately blend product in amount and sequence and timing as shown in written instructionsSet-up scales for weighing productSelect English or metric units and tare weights per procedureAccurately weigh product using in Metric or English unitsVerify room/batch readiness and room clearanceAccurately identify and record raw material part numbers or namesClean and use pre-mix containers as requiredApply labels to containers as required to identify product/blendsAssist Blenders with Machine Operations:Assist with setting up lines and work areas prior to each blendComplete batch set-up recordsAssist with monitoring and performing machine adjustments during the blending process as requiredLoad blending tanks with materialCover open tanks/containers and contamination as required to prevent contaminationAssist in cleaning tanks, blades, product delivery tubes/hoses, fillers, hoppers, tanks, nozzles, drums, etc.Obtain QA acceptance that cleaning is acceptable prior to equipment use/storage as required by procedureAssist in maintaining blending equipment and tools (adjustment/service/repair) in correct locationQuality:Identify and understand quality criteria for task performancePerform task in a manner that meets/exceeds quality criteriaIdentify quality problems and cease operations until resolvedResolve quality issues within blending area or seek supportMaterial Handling:Load/unload boxes of components, raw materials, etc.Operate manual pallet jackControl and maintain integrity of material stock quantitiesCorrectly record material withdrawals/changes on inventory cards and batch recordsLoad/unload 55-gal drums onto and off-of pallets and roll into correct place, using assistance if requiredUnderstand how to operate safely in situations where exposure to potentially harmful chemicals may existDocument inventory changes per procedureIt might be necessary to perform duties not mentioned in the Job Description:This is to include but not limited to:Working on a Packaging Department lineCleaning buckets, tanks or ancillary equipmentUsing floor scrubbing equipmentAny other duties management deems necessary to support company activitiesQualifications:Required (i.e. knowledge, prior 1-3 years’ experience):Multitask (must be able to organize and/or control multiple jobs and multiple machines)Must have basic math skills to understand weights, blending/mixing formulas and to track production quantities.Must be able to lift 50-70lbs on a regular basis.Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time on a regular basis.Critical Skills and Abilities:Ability to operate blending/mixing/filling machinery and related equipment.Ability to assist in diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning machines.Ability to organize and control multiple jobs and multiple machines.Ability to communicate effectively with personnel.Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.Ability to keep accurate records.Computer Skills:Education and/or Training:High School diploma or equivalent