Compounder: Liquids

Bright Innovation Labs; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Innovation Labs in Coolidge, AZ seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Associate to learn and support the processing of raw materials for personal care products. You will work under supervision to mix, compound, test, and adjust ingredients to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Compounder Trainer and staff, follow GMP and SOP, and handle materials while maintaining accurate records. Training in equipment setup and documentation will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6–12 months related experience desirable.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Learn to mix, compound, and process ingredients to complete manufacturing.
• Communicate with supervisor and staff to ensure top-quality finished goods.
• Review in-process production for compliance with customer specifications.
• Assist in handling and storage of materials.
• Follow GMP, SOP, and Safety procedures.
• Set up equipment and verify batch records.
• Document manufacturing processes accurately.
• Operate lifts and measure material quantities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Responsible for learning the efficient, accurate and consistent processing of all raw materials needed for the quality production of personal care products manufactured to customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• At the direction and tutelage of the Compounder Supervisor/Manager, learn to mix, compound, process, test, adjust, and modify ingredients to successfully carry out and complete the manufacturing process of the many personal care products produced.
• Continually communicate with the Compounder Trainer, Department Supervisor, and staff to ensure production of top-quality finished goods.
• Under supervision and direction of the Compounder Trainer check and review in‑process production to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Assist in the maintenance and observation of proper handling and storage of materials needed for production.
• Ensure that all OSHA, Safety Regulations, Labor Laws, and other governmental statutes are followed and obeyed.
• Inspect production equipment regularly to safeguard company profits by maintaining equipment in good and safe working condition.
• Maintain consistent observance of GMP, SOP and Safety procedures.
• Attend all company training encompassing GMP, SOP, Safety, and cross training to expand employee capabilities.
• Set up equipment (e.g., pumps, circulation lines) as needed to manufacture products.
• Complete and verify manufacturing documentation.
• Use scales, flow meters and manual measurements to measure material quantities.
• Operate various lifts to move materials to and from racks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment, conduct basic repairs, and involve supervision and the maintenance department as needed.
• Follow written procedures from batch records, SOPs, and departmental procedures in the manufacturing of bulk products.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies with material, products or equipment with compounding management and staff to ensure manufacturing of top‑quality finished goods.
• Work with management, facilities, QC, and R&D in the resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary handling of equipment and materials; keep a clean and professional personal appearance.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Perform work that is carefully and accurately documented to meet customer and FDA requirements; understand that sub‑standard compliance may result in significant liability to the company.
• Develop strict habits to minimize the possibility of error; work in an environment where accuracy is essential.
• Complete any additional duties as assigned and remain flexible to be trained in all work areas.

COMPETENCIES

• High safety awareness.
• Qualified to use all lifts.
• Dependable with strong attention to detail.
• Work independently and as a team player.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand the use of pumps, homogenizers, Quadro, and other equipment used in the manufacturing of products.
• Good communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position functions on the compounding floor and therefore experiences characteristics commonly found in a liquid manufacturing setting, including:

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Moderate noise level.
• Exposure to chemicals requiring PPE.
• Hot, humid, and wet conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Flexible to be trained in all work areas.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full‑time position; base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per shift depending on shift assigned.
• Overtime notice will be communicated as far in advance as feasible; overtime may sometimes be announced less than one workday at a time.

TRAVEL

N/A

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training highly desirable.
• Ability to drive a forklift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Bilingual a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre‑condition of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

OTHER DUTIES

Subject to change.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or member of the HR staff.