Compounder I - NL Compounding

kdc/one, Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

kdc/one, Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI is seeking an entry-level manufacturing operator to help produce high-quality intermediate and bulk products using process equipment.

You will follow safety procedures, document batch data, and maintain a clean work environment. Forklift certification may be required, and basic math and SDS reading skills are essential to perform duties safely and accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Understand the operation and techniques used in the manufacture of chemical products.
• Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.
• Blend batches with assistance as needed.
• Identify correct raw materials for batches.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and equipment.
• Communicate issues to Compounding Leads promptly.
• Perform SDS reading and aseptic sampling as required.
• Use data entry for batch information and downtime tracking.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

English literacy (read/write) at high school level

Job description

Description / Scope / Mission

Manufacture a high quality intermediate and bulk product using process equipment available in a safe and cost-effective manner. This is an entry level position.

Description / Scope / Mission

Manufacture a high quality intermediate and bulk product using process equipment available in a safe and cost-effective manner. This is an entry level position.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Understand the operation, methods, and all techniques used in the manufacture of chemical products.


• Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.


• Blend batches with assistance as needed.


• Able to identify the correct raw materials for batches.


• Pass forklift certification.


• Wear provided safety equipment, i.e., dust mask, respirators, gloves, etc., when handling raw materials in areas subject to odors, fumes and high temperatures.


• Follow established safety procedures and exercise good safety practices to prevent accidents to self, others and facilities.


• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.


• Communicate promptly and openly to Compounding Leads all operational and personnel problems.


• Execute special assignments as directed by the Compounding Leads.


• Handle all chemicals in accordance with State and local regulations.


• Maintain surveillance of your limited access area in the facility to be sure only authorized individuals enter the area.


• Perform other duties as required and requested by Compounding Leads.


• Able to read and understand SDS.


• Can perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates and bulks.


• Utilize a computer for data entry including batch information, downtime tracking and tank status.


• Maintain accurate inventory by using scanner to document consumption of raw materials and components used during manufacturing.

MARGINAL JOB DUITES:

NONE

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma. HSED or equivalent experience.


• Basic math skills.


• Able to read, write and speak English language at the high school (12^th Grade) level.

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• None.

Specific Knowledge:

(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk; and talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time.


• Reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


• Stand; and use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.


• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.


• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.


• Up to 75 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.


• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.


• Lifting hoses above shoulders approximately 50 pounds.


• Lifting bags up to 60 pounds to waist level.

Vision:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).


• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

Color Vision:

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).


• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).


• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Focus:

• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Basic hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


• Forklift truck 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; and exposure to vibration up to 1/3 of the time.


• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.


• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 2/3 and more of the time.


• Exposure to loud noise.


• Gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles and steel-toed boots required.