Compounding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Flavor Compounding Technician
Job Description

The Flavor Compounding Technician accurately prepares, batches, and blends flavor and extract formulations according to approved formulas and production schedules in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures product quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while working closely with production and quality teams in a small, family-oriented company.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix raw ingredients by following established formulas, batch sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Operate mixing, blending, and batching equipment safely and efficiently to produce flavor and extract formulations.
• Verify ingredient identity, lot numbers, and quantities prior to use to maintain traceability and product integrity.
• Monitor batches during production to ensure consistency in texture, flavor, and appearance and make adjustments as needed.
• Submit in-process and finished product samples to Quality Control for testing and verification.
• Filter batches and ingredients as required to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks, document results accurately, and maintain complete batch records.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety guidelines at all times to support a safe and compliant operation.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized work areas, including performing proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Report deviations, equipment issues, or quality concerns promptly to supervisors to support timely resolution.
• Assist with inventory tracking of raw materials and finished compounds, including counting, labeling, and organizing materials.
• Support production team members with related tasks and perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in flavor, food, or beverage manufacturing, compounding, or batching preferred.
• Experience blending, mixing, and compounding chemicals or food ingredients in a production setting.
• Ability to read and follow detailed formulas, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and batch records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when weighing, measuring, and documenting ingredients and batches.
• Basic math skills for measurements, conversions, and batch calculations.
• Ability to operate mixing, blending, and batching equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and food safety regulations is a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during production shifts.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Ability to work in environments with temperature variations, noise, food ingredients, strong scents, and some exposure to odors and chemicals.

• Technical or food science training is preferred and considered an asset.
• Experience in production environments involving blending, compounding, and distillation processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with chemical handling in a food or flavor manufacturing context is an advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability in following safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production and quality teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple batches, ingredients, and documentation accurately.

This role operates in a manufacturing environment within a very small company of approximately 14 people, where employees are treated like family and enjoy a close-knit, supportive culture. The facility focuses on creating flavors, resulting in strong scents and frequent exposure to food ingredients, odors, and some chemicals. Team members work around production equipment such as mixers, blenders, and batching systems, with typical manufacturing noise levels and temperature variations. The position requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50+ pounds as part of regular production activities. The work environment emphasizes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety guidelines, with a strong focus on cleanliness, sanitation, and organized work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, MD.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Belcamp,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.