What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Mixer/Compounder position at Natural Essentials?
Natural Essentials, Inc. is a trusted leader in production and contract filling services for personal care products. With a focus on quality and sustainability, we specialize in manufacturing and packaging skincare, personal care, aromatherapy, and wellness products. Our dedicated and experienced team ensures that every product meets the highest standards. Join us to be part of a growing company delivering exceptional contract filling solutions in the natural products industry.
Job Description:
The Chemical Compounder responsibilities include the mixing of raw materials to create finished products according to the batch sheets. Also responsible for weighing the correct chemicals and sampling finished product to quality for approval. Has an understanding of all of the company’s products as well as all the mixing equipment. This is an entry level Chemical Compounder/Mixer position whose primary responsibility is down filling and packaging chemicals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Measures, weighs and down-fills chemicals for individual packaging.
- Cleans all equipment , tanks, and vessels as needed.
- Follows all safety procedures and S.O.P’s.
- Transfers finish product into drums, and totes to complete orders.
- Weighs chemicals for batching.
- Returns chemicals to inventory in clean condition and with proper weights.
- Sets up and monitors all mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers.
- Obtains all documentation for batching products.
- Operates all equipment including tanks, mixers, scales, meters, pump, etc.
- Completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
- Submits finished product samples to the lab for approval.
- Communicates with production when batches are complete and ready to fill.
- Monitors all temperatures on batches.
- Operates tow motor and assists with warehouse stocking, as needed.
- Able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience in a compounding or mixing environment.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be able to read and execute both written and oral instructions including safety rules, operating procedures, batch recipes and material identification.
- Basic mathematical skills are required: must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, as well as making necessary conversions.
- Able to handle 55 gallon drums and powder bags up to 60 lbs.
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Must have solid prior experience operating a tow motor, a sit-down as well as a stand-up.
- Must have basic computer skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- At times a hot dusty environment.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift weights up or equal to 60 lbs.
- 95% of the day you will be on your feet.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am /- to 3:30 pm /-.
Great benefits available after 90 days: Medical, Dental and Vision plans. Paid holidays, and paid time off.
401K with company match after 1 year.
Natural Essentials, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Salary : $19 - $25