What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Compounding Inspector position at The Goodkind Co?
About The Goodkind Co
Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.
Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.
Overview
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control Compounding Inspector is responsible for verifying and validating raw materials, compounding processes, industrial cleaning processes and quality control processes.
About Us
Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.
Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.
What You’ll Do
- Follow all safety guidelines and be an integral part of the safety of the workplace by participating in all safety initiatives.
- Wear all appropriate PPE when working with the chemicals and equipment required for weighing and batching.
- Verify formula ID against SKU Master
- Equipment Verification/Validation Logs
- Verify raw materials against FBS and PI’s before addition - lot code, quantity/ID
- Monitor and record in process parameters such as temperature, mixing time, mixing speeds, order of additions, homogeneity
- Ensure adherence to all documented processes
- Conduct in-process sampling for appearance, odor, and penetration.
- Verify bulk download processes and procedures
- Perform visual inspections of material and processes
- Sock Filter verification for particle size adherence to protocol
- Verify Holding Temperatures
- Verify Proper Mixing in staging pots
- Verification of Tank Tag information/Verify that the holding pots are properly marked with the appropriate tank tags.
- Cleaning Validation (Perform swabbing for ATP/Micro and other cleaning validation activities)
- Report deviations immediately and coordinate with compounding, QC, or production for corrective actions
- Support compliance for all CGMP and GDocP guidelines
What We Require
- High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree in a science preferred
- Excellent English (written and verbal communication)
- Ability to stand for a significant portion of the shift
- Ability to lift up 50 lbs regularly through the shift.
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekend work as required by management or the production schedule
- Must be able to perform fundamental mathematical calculations
- Availability to be onsite daily with reliable attendance during work hours; must be available/reachable during off hours in case of emergency
- Consistently meet individual and team goals daily
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization, maintaining a positive and professional attitude