Compounder I - NL Compounding

Kdc-One-3; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc One is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing operator in Manitowoc, WI. The role supports the production of high-quality intermediates and bulks, following established procedures and safety guidelines.

You will assist in batching, material handling, and daily data entry while working with compounding leads to ensure smooth operations and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Understand operation and methods used in manufacturing chemical products.
• Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.
• Blend batches with assistance as needed.
• Identify correct raw materials for batches.
• Pass forklift certification.
• Wear required safety PPE during handling of materials.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent accidents.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Communicate issues to Compounding Leads promptly.
• Perform special assignments as directed by Leads.
• Handle chemicals per state and local regulations.
• Monitor restricted area and ensure only authorized personnel enter.
• Read and understand SDS.
• Readiness to aseptically sample materials.
• Use a computer to enter batch data and monitor tank status.
• Maintain accurate inventory using scanners.

Skills

Basic math

English literacy

Read and write

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Basic hand tools

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.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

1. Understand the operation, methods, and all techniques used in the manufacture of chemical products.
2. Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.
3. Blend batches with assistance as needed.
4. Able to identify the correct raw materials for batches.
5. Pass forklift certification.
6. Wear provided safety equipment, i.e., dust mask, respirators, gloves, etc., when handling raw materials in areas subject to odors, fumes and high temperatures.
7. Follow established safety procedures and exercise good safety practices to prevent accidents to self, others and facilities.
8. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
9. Communicate promptly and openly to Compounding Leads all operational and personnel problems.
10. Execute special assignments as directed by the Compounding Leads.
11. Handle all chemicals in accordance with State and local regulations.
12. Maintain surveillance of your limited access area in the facility to be sure only authorized individuals enter the area.
13. Perform other duties as required and requested by Compounding Leads.
14. Able to read and understand SDS.
15. Can perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates and bulks.
16. Utilize a computer for data entry including batch information, downtime tracking and tank status.
17. 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 (12th 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.

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

• 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).

• 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.