Compounder

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural flavoring products is seeking a Compounder for their Winona location. The role involves weighing, mixing, and blending ingredients to create quality products. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and be proficient in handling material equipment, with a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO package

10 paid holidays

Dollar for dollar 401k match

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating electrical and mechanical material handling equipment preferred.
• Must have satisfactory results from flexibility and strength assessment examination.

Responsibilities

• Weighs, measures, grinds, mixes, filters, and blends raw materials.
• Cleans and sanitizes tanks, pumps, filters, and hoses.
• Monitors compounding process to ensure proper consistency and quality.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Operating material handling equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Compounder - 1st Shift

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

Rate of Pay: $22.58

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.

Compounder - 1st Shift

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

Rate of Pay: $22.58

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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