Compounder I - NL Compounding - 3rd Shift

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Job Title: Compounder 1

Reports To: Compounding Lead

Job category: Individual contributor ☒ Management ☐

Division: Home Care

Department: Compounding

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Description / Scope / Mission

Manufacture a high quality intermediate and bulk product using process equipment available in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Understand the operation, methods, and all techniques used in the manufacture of chemical products.
• Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.
• Blend batches with assistance as needed.
• Able to identify the correct raw materials for batches.
• Pass forklift certification.
• Wear provided safety equipment, i.e., dust mask, respirators, gloves, etc., when handling raw materials in areas subject to odors, fumes and high temperatures.
• Follow established safety procedures and exercise good safety practices to prevent accidents to self, others and facilities.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Communicate promptly and openly to Compounding Leads all operational and personnel problems.
• Execute special assignments as directed by the Compounding Leads.
• Handle all chemicals in accordance with State and local regulations.
• Handle hazardous chemical small quantity spills and clean-up using proper safety equipment and materials per SDS or Emergency Coordinator’s instructions.
• Maintain surveillance of your limited access area in the facility to be sure only authorized individuals enter the area.
• Perform other duties as required and requested by Compounding Leads.
• Able to read and understand SDS.
• Can perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates and bulks.
• Utilize a computer for data entry including batch information, downtime tracking and tank status.
• Maintain accurate inventory by using scanner to document consumption of raw materials and components used during manufacturing.
  
  

MARGINAL JOB DUITES:

NONE

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma.HSED or equivalent experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read, write and speak English language at the high school (12th Grade) level.
  
  

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  
  

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• None.
• Specific Knowledge:(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk; and talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time.
• Reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Stand; and use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.
• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 100 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Lifting hoses above shoulders approximately 25 pounds.
• Lifting bags up to 100 pounds to waist level.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
  
  

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Basic hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Forklift truck 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; and exposure to vibration up to 1/3 of the time.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 2/3 and more of the time.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles and steel-toed boots required.