Compounder Needed ASAP

Compounder

Development facility located near Atlanta, Georgia. The new building is a 40,000 sq ft facility with state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing operations. There are plans to expand this facility within the next year.

Job Description

The Production Compounder is responsible for the accurate weighing, checking and mixing of specific chemical compounds for product formulations. The Production Compounder will be calibrating and monitoring a variety of mixing machinery and accurately documenting and maintaining production logbooks and records. Production Compounder candidates will need good computer skills and the ability to learn quickly.

Essential Duties:

Weigh out raw materials according to a batch card

Responsible for safe operations of forklift and all material handling equipment within the work area

Maintain a safe working environment, utilize appropriate safety equipment and proactively improve the safety culture of the department

Maintain processing area and equipment in a clean, sanitary and presentable condition; adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and exemplary housekeeping standards

Ability and willingness to work as part of a team to solve problems, develop procedures, and recommend improvements

Perform other duties as assigned including handling and moving of chemicals

Develop policies and procedures to maintain the organization's long term competitive position and profitability in the market

Physical Requirements:

Ability to tolerate sustained standing/walking up to 10-to-12-hour shifts

Ability to carry, twist, push, pull products and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to utilize good eye-hand coordination.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

Experience working in production as a Chemical Compounder, Chemical Operator, Pre-Weigh Technician, Raw Material Handler or related in a chemical, pharmaceutical or personal care company

Working experience in a manufacturing lab or a pharmaceutical manufacturer

Ability to do any physical work necessary (climbing ladder, fitting into tight spaces, lifting heavy containers, etc.)

Ability to operate a forklift

Can comfortably work in hot areas

Working knowledge of kettles

Must be able to work in an industrial environment, standing and walking around as much as 90% of the day

Must be able to handle physical work as needed; may need to lift as much as 40lb

At least one year working experience in a lab environment or compounding field

Ability to communicate effectively with other team members

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

High School Diploma or GED

Proficiency in basic computer skills

Safety:

Treats safety and housekeeping as a non-negotiable

Performs all required safety and housekeeping audits

Lead/ Participate in department safety incident investigations

Identify safety issues and immediately implement countermeasures, involving the right resources

Creates an environment and team attitude that delivers zero risk, zero near misses, zero treatment reports, zero recordables

Ensure all other safety goals of the team are met

Quality:

Treats quality as a non-negotiable

Ensure all required quality checks are completed each shift

Communicate quality issues to the right resources and respond in a timely fashion

Success Decoders