Firmenich

Job Title:

Compounder

Department:

Production

Job Description

Specific job duties:

• Accurately weigh and pack orders in respective containers according to instructions.
• Operate all scales to weigh product for packing.
• Utilize company labeling procedures for packing and repacking orders and stock materials, including the immediate destruction of extra labels.
• Operate department pumps, filters, scales and computer systems in order to perform work tasks.
• Take samples from raw materials and finished product for testing, while adhering to Quality Control requirements.
• Ensure safe operation of forklift, drum handling equipment and Big Joe Lift.
• Follow inspection procedures for all containers prior to filling.
• Ensure proper storage of materials by following storage requirements for storage racks, freezers, cold and hot box.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years' experience within a chemical/food/perfumery manufacturing facility
• Minimum two years' experience mixing and handling of chemicals against a recipe
• Knowledge of G.M.P’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on your feet 60% - 90% of the day
• Frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50 lbs.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)
• Must have the ability to operator a forklift