Compounder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Engage in day-to-day blending, mixing, and preparing batches in accordance with written specifications/procedures to ensure maximum output at optimum efficiency and in compliance with government regulations, cGMP practices, company policies, and customer specifications.

Essential Functions / General Accountabilities

• Prepare and process batches in accordance with established specifications and procedures
  1. Cleaning and sanitizing all required chemical processing equipment, pipes, pumps and tanks
  2. Staging and transferring chemical raw materials
  3. Preparing and operating chemical compounding equipment
  4. Transferring batches
• Follow written procedures to ensure that all documentation, records and logbooks are accurately completed and in accordance with GMP
• Maintain proper sanitation, housekeeping, and GMPs to meet BRC Global Standards for Food Safety and FDA regulations for the Blending/Compounding of all products
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance with hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements
• Ensure compounding areas are maintained in a clean and well-organized state.
• Operate forklift according to safe operating rules at all times
• Operate and troubleshoot chemical processing equipment such as mixers, pumps, and scales. Request equipment maintenance as needed
• Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used
• Other related duties as assigned which may include drumming and blending

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Compounder
• Forklift certified a plus, but will train

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be flexible in dealing with others in the organization, and with work assignments/projects
• Self-organized, self-motivated
• Ability to work independent of supervision
• Punctual and reliable
• Time management skills and ability to meet targets
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team

Work Environment

• Warehouse
• Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
• Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Must wear steel-toe shoes/boots, protective eyewear

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.