compounder - Southeast Staffing

Manufacturing / Compounder Associate

Location: Melbourne, FL
Rate: $16.50 Hourly
Shift: Mon – Fri – Day shift primarily
Length: Temp-To-Perm

Long-established manufacturer in Melbourne looking for a manufacturing associate with some compounder experience that has the ability to be trained in other facets of the production process as well. This person would primarily be a manufacturing associate but will be trained on other duties to cover other aspects of the facility. While main shift will be day shift, shift coverage could be day shift or evening shifts (Day shift 8am – 5pm) and (Evening shift 3pm – Midnight).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

Prepare and fill orders
Produce products by combining and mixing the ingredients per formula and written procedures.
Properly operate processing equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, mixers, etc.)
Draw samples of each batch for lab tests
Ensure proper reporting and records are completed
Clean manufacturing equipment, floors, walls, ceiling, etc per maintenance schedule.
Understand the full process of the Manufacturing/Compounding Department.
Perform periodic inventory cycle counts.
Unload trucks as required
Ability to work with a respirator regularly
Minor repairs to the facilities and equipment such as changing air conditioning filters and cleaning pipes.
Work in other areas of the Operations department and Company as needed
All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.
Ability to use scales and record accurate readings.
Knowledge of safe forklift operation or able to be trained to drive a forklift safely.
Ability to read and write English to read and follow formulas, procedures and equipment instructions.
Good math skills to problem solve compounding formulas
Proficient in MS Office suite to include Word and Excel
Good mechanical ability and knowledge.
Problem solving skills to identify and fix incorrectly formulated batches.
Manage multiple tasks at one time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis without assistance.
Must be able to wear a respirator on a regular basis
Stand/remain upright for periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
Bend, squat, kneel, balance, turn, and stoop.
Reach forward and overhead.
Good eye/hand coordination.
Able to climb ladders.
Ability to use controls to operate and drive forklift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

High school education or GED equivalent.
One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
One year of work experience in compounding preferred.

We are a No Fee staffing agency. Southeast Staffing is a Drug-Free Workplace / EEOC. All applicants are subject to a background check. Public transportation not accessible to this location, must have access to vehicle/vehicle.

Location: Melbourne, FL
Rate: $13.00 Hourly
Shift: Mon – Fri day shift with flexibility
Length: Temp-To-Perm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Compounder is responsible for manufacturing product batches according to formula procedures and operating processing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

Wash, sanitize, and set up all necessary equipment used in the manufacture of batches.
Produce liquids by combining and mixing the ingredients per formula and written procedures.
Properly operate processing equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, mixers, etc.)
Draw a sample of product from tank into a plastic pitcher.
Take sample to lab to be tested.
Follow directions from lab to make any required adjustments to batch
When lab deems batch complete, drum product into containers according to yield ticket in batch record; use calibrated scale to accurately weigh each container.
Initial batch sheets to verify that the formulas/procedures were followed when compounding each product.
Identify incorrectly prepared batches and inform Compounding Supervisor immediately.
Ensure proper reporting and required signatures on batch records
Prepare container labels using correct template on Word program
Safely operate forklift and reach truck to move pallets, headpacks, and drums around the department.
Keep manufacturing/compounding area clean at all times in preparation for planned and unplanned tours and inspections.
Clean manufacturing equipment, floors, walls, ceiling, etc per maintenance schedule. Fill in and sign cleaning logs when work performed
Understand the full process of the Manufacturing/Compounding Department.
Perform periodic inventory cycle counts. Track and resolve any discrepancies. Submit paperwork to Operations Director for review.
Maintain boiler: adding chemicals per log. Visually inspect to verify system is operating properly. Immediately report any discrepancies to Operations Director.
Unload trucks as required (drums, pallets, raw gel, etc.) using proper equipment and safety procedures

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.

All other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

May assist with the training of new Compounders.
Paint manufacturing/compounding areas as required recording work on maintenance log as performed
Minor repairs to the facilities and equipment such as changing air conditioning filters and cleaning all piping including insulated piping.
Work in other areas of the Operations department and Company as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of safe forklift operation or able to be trained to drive a forklift safely.
Ability to read and write English to read and follow formulas, procedures and equipment instructions.
Good math skills to problem solve compounding formulas
Good computer skills to be able to use Word program
Accurate and legible recordkeeping skills.
Good mechanical ability and knowledge.
Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with co-workers and managers.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent cooperation with co-workers and managers
Ability to timely and accurately complete work
Problem solving skills to identify and fix incorrectly formulated batches.
Manage multiple tasks at one time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Stand/remain upright for periods of up to 4 hours at a time.
Bend, squat, kneel, balance, turn, and stoop.
Reach forward and overhead.
Good eye/hand coordination.
Safely fit into forklift and reach truck.
Able to climb ladders.
Ability to use controls to operate and drive forklift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

High school education or GED equivalent.
One year of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
One year of work experience in compounding preferred.