Compounder- 1st shift $23.33/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for coordinating and completing the manufacturing and intermediate testing of bulk liquid to support production of all products manufactured in Sidney operations facilities.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Manufacture bulk liquid per production order and schedule for Plant 2.
• Manage bulk changeovers at Plant 2.
• Enter daily bulk production into SAP.
• Use SAP system to monitor raw material inventory, packaging production, as well as anything else which affects bulk liquid manufacturing quantities and timing.
• Maintain all batch documentation.
• Communicate regularly with line supervisors and lead operators to make necessary real time schedule changes.
• Complete cycle counts of chemical raw materials and bulk.
• Unload and sample alcohol from tankers.
• Maintain DI water system to provide constant supply of approved water.
• Complete preliminary and intermediate chemical testing on bulk batches.
• Do product changeovers and complete necessary documentation.
• Maintain standard operating procedures for batching activities; verify accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Obtain and document samples of bulks and raw materials for testing, as required.
• Assist production personnel with questions/concerns regarding bulks or changeovers.
• Responsible for following all FDA, GMP and GDP requirements.
• Neutralization of waste tank and discharge of wastewater.
• Knowledge of CIP system and its use
• Foaming of equipment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of High School diploma; 2- year degree preferred; any education/training a plus.
• Self-motivated individual with problem solving capabilities and good organizational skills.
• Prior experience in effectively managing multiple priorities in lab, packaging or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral technical communication skills.
• PPE (personal protective equipment) trained, including respirator certified.
• Math skills equivalent to minimum High School level; strong computer skills.
• Ability to accurately prepare and document the preparation of multi-component bulk mixes.
• Experience with inventory and batch management systems a plus.
• Must be flexible with respect to working hours.  Temporary rotation of shifts to meet workload and training requirements is expected.
• Must be Tow motor certified.
• Job demands occasional heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.) and moving of bulk raw materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be fitted for respirator and pass all respirator test requirements.
• Must be able to have 20/20 vision corrected.
• Must be able to hear.
• Must be able to read and have basic math skills.
• Must be able to walk.
• Must be able to climb up/down frequently.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift 70 Lbs., occasionally – 50 Lbs. or less, frequently.
• Must be able to grip/grasp.
• Must be able to figure and comprehend formula equations.