Compounding Associate

The Visual Pak Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Subsidy

Childcare Resources

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Waukegan, Illinois is seeking a Compounding Associate to manage blending and transferring batches required for production. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, maintaining cleanliness of tanks, and recording operational data. Ideal candidates should possess attention to detail, and a high school diploma is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and more, promoting work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemicals and compounding processes.
• Understanding of GMPs and SOPs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow hazardous material procedures and training.
• Blending and transferring batches in compliance with instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of mixing and storage tanks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a dispensary environment

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School or GED equivalent

College Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Join the PAK. The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries. 30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best in class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team. Compounding Associate is a compounder possessing a flexible skill set including manufacturing quality batches, providing support for the supervisor functions, and directing other preweighers, preps, and janitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Hazardous Material and Handling Procedures and go through Initial and Annual Training.
• Able to perform the fundamental skills of blending and transferring heated batches in multi-phased tanks in accordance with manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and GMPs.
• Demonstrated ability to blend both heated and cooled batches, as well as emulsified batches.
• Performs related duties and projects as assigned by management.
• Works directly with the Compounding Coordinator to establish and implement all directives in a positive and professional manner for compounding and production.
• Safely loads and unloads tankers, totes, and drums to holding tanks for production.
• Observes pressure gauges and flow meters, and adjusts valves to regulate speed of pumps and control pressure and rate of flow of materials.
• Maintains pumps and lines by replacing filters and gaskets, tightening connections, and adjusting pumps.
• Assists in weighing out specified types and quantities of raw materials using manual scales, according to formulas.
• Collects samples of rinse water and material for lab analysis.
• Records product temperature, quantities and/or levels in storage tanks.
• Utilizes strong attention to detail when conducting inventory of raw materials and storage tanks.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all mixing and storage tanks in accordance with all company SOPs.
• Demonstrates efficient time management skills to complete required batch documentation records on time.
• Follows 5S and safety policies and procedures.
• Help train new compounding associates.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of blends transferred per shift
• Length of time for cleaning and sanitizing tanks
• Blends transferred on time for production

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:
College Degree preferred. High School or GED equivalent required. Knowledge and experience working with chemicals.

Experience

• Proficiency in a dispensary environment, or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend GMPs, SOPs and identify compliance and non-compliance with same.

Technology/Software

• Basic mathematical skills, experience with metric system.

Communication

• Solid English reading/comprehension skills required to understand detailed SOP, formula and Manufacturing Instructions.

Physical Capabilities

Strength: Able to lift 50 lbs

• Movement: May be required to work in full-body protective wear for sustained periods while handling hazardous materials. Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity.

• Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

• Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

• Travel: N/A
• Vehicle (own): N/A
• Tools (own): N/A
• Technology (own): N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer: Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs