Compounder

JOB SUMMARY

• To perform the dispensing or weighing of raw materials for manufacturing orders requiring compounding according to specifications
• To follow the best combination of tools and equipment as per the Planning Department and Process Engineer recommendations for the manufacturing orders as well as ensure the highest possible quality for the final product.
• Perform all activities related to the preparation of bulk while adhering to EHS & cGMP requirements.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weigh and measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to specified requirements.
• Compound or process ingredients and dyes according to formulas.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials such as, chemicals, filler products and color pigments.
• Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
• Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.
• Examine materials, ingredients, and products visually, and with equipment as necessary to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment or hand tools as necessary.
• Test samples of materials and products to ensure compliance with specifications using appropriate testing equipment.
• Record operational or production data on specified forms.
• Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps or conveyors, ect. to move materials and ingredients through production processes.
• Unload mixtures into containers for further processing.
• Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools and specified chemicals.
• Open valves to drain material from mixers into storage containers.
• Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, using hand tools.
• Inspect necessary tools (e.g. tanks, pails, etc ... ) for every manufacturing order to ensure that they meet requirements (e.g. "Cleaning Production Utility Pails Work Instructions").
• Inspect the appearance of raw materials before dispensing to ensure quality standards for colors and odors.
• Pour and weight raw materials according to the manufacturing order specification as per batch card.
• Follow bulk manufacturing process instructions as per batch card.
• Color match batches to meet master standard and color ranges as well as manufacturing instructions.
• Perform intermediate bulk testing (e.g. PH, viscosity, specific gravity)
• Report any shortages of raw materials or any other production problem that may affect the quality of the product before starting the batching process.
• Fill batch card and perform yield calculation and reconciliation.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the dispensing station, tooling, computer equipment, and any other equipment provided by the company for the production process.
• Report any equipment malfunction to the Process Engineer and Process Unit Manager.
• Record process timing and temperature
• Additional duties may include restocking of raw materials, disposal of empty containers, cleaning and washing pails and tanks, sampling finished products, preparing paperwork for the QC department, and packaging and labeling finished products.
• Separate bulk by Sales Order, weigh the bulk and label accordingly.
• Perform other duties, including, but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in chemistry preferred in related field
• Math Ability - Must have basic mathematic skills (High School level)
• Language Ability - Must be able to read, comprehend and write instruction and procedures in English and communicate effectively with supervisors and other members of the organization.
• Reasoning Ability - Must have the ability to follow oral or written directions {e.g. Standard Operating Procedure flowcharts, diagrams.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) years of related experience and/or training in compounding in related industries (e.g. Cosmetics, Personal Care, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage) or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Level 1).
• At least two (2) years of related experience and/or training in compounding in related industries (e.g. Cosmetics, Personal Care, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage) or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Level 2)
• At least three (3) years of related experience and/or training in compounding in related industries (e.g. Cosmetics, Personal Care, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage) or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Level 3)
• Background in chemistry or related classes preferred.
• Experience in related industries: Cosmetics, Personal Care, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage
• Experience in formulation.