Production Associate

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Job Title: Production Associates

Pay Rate: $16.50 - $17.50/hr.

Schedules Available:

• Sunday- Wednesday 4:00 AM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
• Thursday- Saturday 4:00 AM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Benefits: Medical Dental AD&D PSL

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Compounder will be primarily responsible for the safe and timely production ofall compounded product assigned to them while maintaining product qualityproduction efficiency and cost standards to assure that our customers are getting aproduct that meets all of the specifications and quality standards that have beendeveloped for the product and that we are following all of the procedural guidelinesset by the company or its customers under the direction of the Production Supervisor.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Responsible for compounding batches to meet production needs in mixingtanks following batch instructions.

Responsible for following all Standard Operating Procedures and GoodManufacturing Practices applicable to the department.

Responsible for the overall housekeeping in the compounding area andkeeping process equipment clean sanitized and organized.

Responsible for the accurate completion of all batch records and the collectionof all retains from compounded products.

Responsible for embracing a team environment where cooperation andcommunication between other team members is vital in order to meet thegoals of the Compounding Department.

Review their own Job Description on a weekly basis to make sure that they aremeeting the responsibilities of their job.

Miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

DIMENSIONS TASKS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews Batch Sheets assigned to them has material pulled for Batch Sheetsand reviews that sufficient quantities are available to complete the work order4 to 24 hours before the Work Order is due to go on line.

Check the weights of chemicals and perfumes that have been prepared to gointo the batches to insure that the proper amounts of the correct chemicalshave been used and that the processing guidelines have been followed. Initialall batch sheets in the appropriate areas.

Assist the Production Supervisor in insuring that we maintain safe inventoriesof all raw materials finished compounded products and perfumes.

Operate process equipment such as kettle pumps large-scale mixingequipment in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.

Load and unload raw materials and finished products into and out of processequipment.

Blend chemicals in a precise manner to create product following Batchprocedures.

Pre-weighing raw materials with lab and drum scales.

Understand all safety quality and operational procedures tools equipmentelectronic/computer systems used in compounding and container filling.

Understand all procedures used to verify and record information duringcompounding and container filling.

Locate compounded product in the Inventory System.

Cut tops off of empty barrels when ready to discard.

Sanitizes utensils tools pumps hoses mixers kettles measuring containerstanks holding containers and other pertinent equipment before use.

Cleans utensils tools pumps hoses mixers kettles tanks and holdingcontainers immediately after use. Must utilize available time in the cookingprocess of the batch to clean up as you go.

Turn in all work orders and necessary batch logs in a timely manner.

Wear personal protective equipment when required.

Reports all accidents in the compounding department and any unsafeconditions to the Production Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MEETING PARTICIPATION

Weekly Compounding Department Meeting

Any others as requested.

AUTHORITY

This position reports to the Compounding Supervisor and is a support position withdirect authority to stop production if it is found that Quality Standards or OperatingProcedures are not being followed.

The position closely collaborates with Manufacturing Material Handling ProductionPlanning and the Lab.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position is not a managerial role and does not have any supervisoryresponsibilities.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a full-time non-exempt role..

EDUCATION

High School diploma

Or Equivalent Experience

Forklift certification a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a GMP environment preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong problem solving abilities

3 years experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Organized and detail-oriented with a strong drive to succeed.

Good human relations and oral/written communication skills

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Demonstrated ability to learn follow and help refine procedures with minimal oversight

Strong analytical / problem solving skills

Function as part of a multi-discipline project team

Self-starter with willingness to expand expertise and skill base

Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

PC Computer skills including Word Excel and in-house programs.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to create reports.

Ability to make evaluative judgments.

Knowledge of quality control practices.

Must have basic mechanical abilities.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Physical stamina to withstand eight or more hours on feet. Kneelingcrouching climbing and working at heights.

This position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Working Conditions - Exposure to hazards of an industrial environmentincluding noise dust wet wash down areas hazardous materials machineryand lift equipment.

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