Cosmetics Manufacturing Compounder

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Job description:

The Cosmetic Manufacturing Compounder is responsible for weighing batches and manufactures product batches according to formula procedures and operating processing equipment in several functions of manufacturing. This position is under the direct production manager/ president.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Weigh ingredients as required following formulas/written procedures using approved/calibrated scales.
• Ensure all ingredients are weighed and placed into the proper sanitized containers.
• Wash, sanitize, and set up all necessary manufacturing equipment used in making of the cosmetic and/or drink batches using cGMP procedures.
• Compound lotions, creams, shampoos, soap products, drinks etc., by combining and mixing the ingredients per formula and written procedures.
• Use Drum Manipulator to dump ingredients into holding tank or container with no waste due to mishandling.
• Properly operate processing equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, mixers, etc.)
• Draw a sample of product from the tank to be taken to lab for testing.
• Initial batch sheets and sign tank cards to verify that the formulas/procedures were followed when compounding each product.
• Identify incorrectly prepared batches and inform Supervisor(s) immediately.
• Fix incorrectly prepared batches by following formulas/written procedures and using math skills to problem-solve formulas.

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.
• Able to climb ladders up to 4 feet.
• Ability to use controls to operate and drive forklift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• High school education or GED required.
• 5 years’ of work experience in a cosmetics manufacturing environment preferred.
• More than 5 years’ of work experience in compounding required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.