Compounder

Kao EMEA & Americas; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 Paid Days Off Annually

Medical Benefits First Day

401(k) with Company Match

Shift Differential Bonus

Job summary

Kao USA is hiring for a Second Shift Compounder / Batch Maker at our Cincinnati plant. You will weigh raw materials, document standard and non-standard procedures, transfer products to holding tanks, and sample materials and batches.

Requirements include a high school diploma with basic math and writing skills, at least 6 months of related experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, familiarity with processing equipment and SOPs, willingness to perform basic maintenance, and excellent attendance

Qualifications

• High school education, especially basic math and writing skills, and more than 6 months related experience.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs on a somewhat frequent basis.
• Familiarity with processing equipment and SOP's.
• Knowledge and willingness to do basic maintenance procedures.
• Excellent attendance and willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh raw materials
• Accurately document standard and non-standard making procedures
• Transfer products to holding tanks
• Sampling and testing raw materials and batches
• Keep the equipment and facility clean
• Do basic maintenance on equipment, tools, scales, etc.
• Participate in departmental improvement activities like SOP writing, safety audits, and project teams

Skills

Basic math

Writing skills

Education

High school education

Job description

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

Come join our world class company making great consumer products like Jergens Lotion!

We have an opportunity on Second Shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) in our manufacturing plant for Compounders / Batch Makers to make our product.

We offer:

• $22.00 - $26.00 per hour depending upon experience + Shift Differential + Bonus
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day

What you will do:

• Accurately weigh raw materials
• Accurately document standard and non-standard making procedures
• Transfer products to holding tanks
• Sampling and testing raw materials and batches
• Keep the equipment and facility clean
• Do basic maintenance on equipment, tools, scales, etc.
• Participate in departmental improvement activities like SOP writing, safety audits, and project teams

What you will need:

• High school education, especially basic math and writing skills, and more than 6 months related experience
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs on a somewhat frequent basis
• Familiarity with processing equipment and SOP's
• Knowledge and willingness to do basic maintenance procedures
• Excellent attendance and willing to work weekends

How we work:

Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process:

Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.