Compounder III

Position Summary
The Compounder III is responsible for manufacturing product batches according to formula procedures.  Compounders operate processing equipment and follow GMPs and procedures in all phases of work, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Manufacture product batches of all types according to formula procedures with proper supervision.
• Have a complete understanding of batch blending processes.
• Assist R&I with pilot batches.
• Assist the Supervisor/Manager with departmental routines.
• Train new and temporary employees. 
• Lead teams in the absence of the Supervisor. 
• Assist the Supervisor/Manager in creating Work Instructions or SOPs. 
• Properly operate processing equipment for which they are trained.
• Recognize safety hazards and alert management accordingly.
• Follow all GMP and SOP guidelines in all phases of work.
• Keep work area clean and follow safety rules at all times.
• Complete batch record documents, housekeeping logs, and other documents pertaining to manufacturing as accurately as possible.
• Wash, sanitize, and set up all necessary manufacturing equipment used in manufacturing batches.
• Report decisions, problems, and questions to Compounding Supervisor or Compounding Manager.
• Maintain efficient Compounding operations by solving process problems and adjusting equipment, when necessary.
• Follow and abide by the Company Policy Manual at all times.
• Perform other related duties or projects as required.

Technical Skills Required

• Ability to contribute to a productive and cooperative atmosphere, show commitment to team objectives, handle day-to-day work challenges, and manage multiple tasks at one time.

Experience Required

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years batch blending experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, wet floor, moving mechanical parts, electrical, chemicals, vibrations, and working on a high platform.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.
• Must be able to discern differences in colors and shades.
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise working with hand or hands.