Junior Compounder

Merit Manufacturing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Flexible Time Off Policy

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Year-End Bonus Opportunity

Company Events

Job summary

Merit Manufacturing in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Junior Compounder who will learn to weigh ingredients, mix batches, and document production records. You’ll work alongside seasoned compounders to develop hands-on skills in a fast-growing cosmetics and personal-care contract manufacturing environment.

You don’t need prior experience—just reliability, basic math skills, and curiosity. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you help transform raw materials into finished products

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and follow formulas and procedures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gather, verify, weigh, and stage ingredients according to approved formulas.
• Assist with mixing, heating, cooling, blending, and transferring product batches.
• Learn how to safely operate tanks, pumps, scales, hoses, and compounding equipment.
• Double-check material names, lot numbers, weights, quantities, temperatures, and processing times.
• Complete batch records, labels, and production documents in real time.
• Collect product samples and watch for changes in color, odor, texture, temperature, or consistency.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, containers, and work areas.
• Safely move and label raw materials and finished bulk products.
• Speak up immediately when something doesn’t look right.

Skills

Basic Math

Detail Orientation

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Quality Focus

Continuous Learning

Coachability

Curiosity

Formula Reading

Job description

Junior Compounder Mix It. Measure It. Make It Matter.

Have you ever wondered how shampoo, body wash, lotion, beard oil, and other personal-care products go from a formula on paper to a finished product on the shelf?At Merit Manufacturing, that transformation starts with our Compounding team and we’re looking for a motivated Junior Compounder who is ready to learn the craft.This is not a “stand around and watch” position. You’ll work alongside experienced Compounders to weigh ingredients, prepare materials, operate equipment, document batches, and help transform raw materials into products used by people across the country.You don’t need years of compounding experience. You do need to be dependable, comfortable with basic math, willing to ask questions, and serious about getting the details right.

A Little About Us

Merit Manufacturing is a fast-growing contract manufacturer in the personal-care industry.What does that mean? We help nationwide brands bring their products to life! We manufacture products like:

• Shampoo
• Body wash
• Beard oil
• Lotions
• Laundry detergent
• And plenty of other products you’ve probably seen, or may already have at home!

In just six years, Merit has experienced tremendous growth, and we’re nowhere near finished.We recently moved into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility unlike anything our industry has seen. Whether you’re working in the warehouse, on the production floor, in Compounding, or in the lab, you’ll be part of a team that is building something exceptional.Most importantly, we care about the people behind the products.We want our employees to have opportunities to learn, grow, advance, and build sustainable careers. At Merit, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a difference every day.

What You’ll Be Mixing Up

• Gather, verify, weigh, and stage ingredients according to approved formulas.
• Assist with mixing, heating, cooling, blending, and transferring product batches.
• Learn how to safely operate tanks, pumps, scales, hoses, and compounding equipment.
• Double-check material names, lot numbers, weights, quantities, temperatures, and processing times.
• Complete batch records, labels, and production documents accurately and in real time.
• Collect product samples and watch for changes in color, odor, texture, temperature, or consistency.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, containers, and work areas.
• Safely move and label raw materials and finished bulk products.
• Speak up immediately when something doesn’t look right.

You Might Be Our Perfect Mix If You…

• Enjoy working with your hands and learning how things are made.
• Believe the little details make a big difference.
• Are comfortable with basic math, decimals, fractions, measurements, and conversions.
• Can follow formulas and step-by-step instructions without taking shortcuts.
• Ask questions when something is unclear instead of guessing.
• Take pride in being reliable, organized, and ready to work.
• Accept coaching and use feedback to improve.
• Care about safety, cleanliness, quality, and doing the job correctly.

No Experience? Don’t Count Yourself Out!

Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or chemical processing is helpful—but it is not required.We’re willing to train the right person who brings a strong work ethic, attention to detail, basic math skills, and a genuine willingness to learn.

How We Work at Merit

• Don’t provide excuses—produce results.
• Do what you say you’re going to do.
• Back up your decisions with data.
• Be the authority by learning your craft.
• Earn trust and keep it.

As a Junior Compounder, you’ll build trust by following approved formulas, verifying every ingredient, completing accurate documentation, and speaking up when something doesn’t seem right.

The Work Is Hands‑On

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around fragrances, powders, oils, chemicals, heat, machinery, wet surfaces, and varying temperatures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Work scheduled hours and reasonable overtime based on production needs.

Your Compounder Superpowers

Precision. Coachability. Curiosity. Basic Math. Reliability. Teamwork. Safety Awareness. Quality Focus. Continuous Learning.

Why You Want This Job

• We find creative and meaningful ways to recognize and reward our employees.
• We believe our people are our greatest resource.
• You’ll learn a valuable manufacturing skill from experienced team members.
• You’ll have opportunities to grow and advance your career.
• You’ll work inside a modern, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.
• You’ll help create products used by people across the country.
• Every day gives you an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our customers, your teammates, and Merit’s continued growth.

The Basics

Location: Warren, Michigan
Department: Compounding
Reports To: Compounding Coordinator
Classification: Full-Time
Level: Junior/Developing
Schedule: Based on operational needs
Pay Rate: Negotiated based on experience

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Year-End Bonus Opportunity
• Company Events

Equality

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.