Compounder

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Watkins Company in Winona, MN is hiring a Full Time Compounder for the 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm). The rate is $23.26 per hour with a $1,750 sign-on bonus.

The company has a long history of natural flavoring products and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Your duties include assisting in product creation, weighing and blending ingredients, operating material handling equipment, and monitoring process quality.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation of Watkins food products.
• Weighs, measures, grinds, mixes, filters and blends raw materials per specifications.
• Transports and stages pre-weighed materials for compounding orders.
• Monitors mixing process for color and product characteristics; reports issues.
• Sets up and adjusts mixers, kettles and other equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes tanks, hoses and equipment; maintains work area.
• Records control numbers and ensures accurate measurement of ingredients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electrical & Mechanical Equipment

Job description

Compounder - 1st Shift

1st Shift - Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

• Sign On Bonus Available - $1,750 **

Compounder - 1st Shift

1st Shift - Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Rate of Pay: $23.26 per hour

• Sign On Bonus Available - $1,750 **

The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868. From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations. Today, we are seeking a new member to join the fastest growing flavoring company.

The Watkins Company has an opening for a Full Time, Compounder, located in our Winona, MN location. The duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Assists in the creation of Watkins food products.
• Weighs, measures, grinds, mixes, filters, and blends raw material ingredients in accordance with making bill specifications to compound products.
• Transports, transfers, and stages pre-weighed materials for compounding orders when necessary; Operates material handling equipment and elevators to transfer product, when necessary.
• Monitors compounding process to ensure proper consistency, color, and product characteristics, promptly reports abnormalities requiring attention and/or correction.
• Sets up and adjusts mixers, kettles, and other equipment used in the compounding process.
• Cleans and sanitizes tanks, pumps, filters, hoses, and other equipment before, during, and after the compounding process. Also cleans work area.
• Records control numbers of ingredients on worksheets and material withdrawal on the pick list.
• Ensures accurate measurement of ingredients and strict adherence to procedural and product specifications.

Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED
• Previous experience operating electrical and mechanical material handling equipment – preferred.
• Must have satisfactory results from flexibility and strength assessment examination.
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knit team, The Watkins Company offers a top notch benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance as well as a generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 paid holidays and dollar for dollar 401k match!

The Watkins Company is an equal opportunity employer.