1st Shift Compounder – GMP & Food Safety

dsm-firmenich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ is hiring a Compounder – 1st Shift. This role involves precise compounding, material handling, and adherence to GMP and HACCP standards to ensure product quality and safety on the line.

You will follow approved procedures, operate production equipment, and report deviations. The position requires 1–3 years packing compounder experience and the ability to stand most of the day and lift up to 35 lb.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience working as a packing compounder.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Ability to stand for 60–90% of the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift a 35-lb product hose.

Responsibilities

• Follow all approved production, quality, food safety, and safety procedures.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, PRPs, OPRPs, and CCP monitoring requirements as assigned.
• Accurately compound materials according to approved formulas and batch instructions.
• Prevent contamination and product mix-ups by maintaining proper ventilation, practicing 5S housekeeping, operating material-handling equipment safely, wearing required PPE, and following chemical handling and spill-response procedures.
• Immediately report any quality deviations, food safety hazards, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Maintain product integrity by properly operating pumps, filters, scales, computer systems, and other production equipment throughout processing, storage, and transfer.

Skills

Experience as packing compounder

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Stand 60-90% of the day

Lift up to 35 lb

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ is hiring a Compounder – 1st Shift. This role involves precise compounding, material handling, and adherence to GMP and HACCP standards to ensure product quality and safety on the line.

You will follow approved procedures, operate production equipment, and report deviations. The position requires 1–3 years packing compounder experience and the ability to stand most of the day and lift up to 35 lb.