Compounder

Hospeco Brands Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospeco Brands Group in Illinois seeks a Compounder responsible for accurately measuring, blending, and processing chemical ingredients according to formulations and safety standards to ensure consistent product quality.

The role requires operating mixing equipment, maintaining production logs, and coordinating with lab and maintenance teams to meet schedules while upholding GMP and OSHA safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and mixing processes is preferred.
• Ability to perform unit conversions and basic math accurately.
• Must follow safety procedures and GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mix batches per instructions and procedures.
• Demonstrate leadership and self-motivation for tasks.
• Cooperate with management, co-workers, and vendors.
• Participate in team meetings as necessary.
• Perform ingredient weigh-up and scale-up for batching.
• Maintain logs and required production records.
• Load ingredients into mixing tanks.
• Check proper filling, seals, and packaging integrity.
• Perform sanitation of equipment and areas.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Tow motor operation

Mixing equipment handling

Unit conversions

Microsoft Excel/Office

Tools

Mixing tanks

Scales

Tow motors

Job description

Hospeco Brands Group is thehubfor astrategic collectionof manufacturing and salescompaniesthat lead the way in multiple categories — from personal care and protection to textiles, from cleaning products to contamination control— to empowerits distributor partners into the future.Their cohesive approach promotesoperational efficiency andfuelsinnovation,whileequipping its varied businesses to tackle the toughest challenges across industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, food service, hospitality, transportation, and many other dynamic market segments. Hospeco's rapid growth, both organic and via acquisition, ispoweredbyitsteam ofdriven, innovative problem-solvers and a culture of integrity and respect.

Position Summary:

The Compounder is responsible for accurately measuring, blending, and processing chemical ingredients according to precise formulations and safety standards. This role ensures the consistent quality of mixed products by following batch instructions, monitoring equipment, and maintaining detailed production records.

Essential Function of the Job:

• Mix batches in accordance with mixing instructions and procedures
• Can exhibit leadership qualities and self-motivated to carry out tasks
• Will cooperate and communicate with management, co-workers, and vendors
• Will participate in team meetings as necessary
• Perform ingredient weigh up and scale up for mixing batches
• Maintain logs and required records
• Load ingredients into mixing tanks
• Check for proper filling, seals, or damaged incoming ingredient packages
• Perform proper housekeeping cleaning /sanitizing equipment
• Perform raw material and finished mix cycle counts monthly
• Rework product as needed, working with the lab
• Wash equipment, clean, & sanitize equipment/inspections
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must be good with Microsoft Office programs
• Must have good math skills in order to do unit conversions and repairs
• Maintain record of all raw materials coming to plant and maintain efficient safety regulations.
• Maintain all mixing plant equipment and perform troubleshoot with maintenance.
• Maintain optimal quality of all products and recommend improvements to the lab.
• Manage inventory of all mixing plant supplies and ensure accuracy in same according to required policies and procedures and manage all communication for safety standards.
• Perform regular inspection on all machinery and maintain compliance to all regulations such as OSHA.

Education, Certifications and Licensures:

• Previous experience with operating tow motors, mixing equipment and scales helpful
• Must have the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Follow procedures/directions and be safety minded