Senior Compounder

PL Developments; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Vision

401K with employer match

Group Life Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Discount Program

Opportunities to Flourish Within the  

Job summary

PL Developments is seeking a Senior Compounder in Lynwood, CA to prepare and compound OTC products per approved formulas, with a strong focus on accuracy, sanitation, and GMP compliance.

The role requires weighing ingredients, operating mixing equipment, maintaining batch records, and supporting product transfers. Independence, multitasking, and cross‑department collaboration are essential, along with willingness to work overtime on a 5:00am–1:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Excellent communication, mathematical and writing skills.
• Must be able to read and follow written directions in English.
• Forklift certification required.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends and be flexible with shifts 1/2/3.

Responsibilities

• Follow formula instructions to prepare OTC products.
• Log and complete batch records accurately.
• Navigate and transact in Oracle inventory system.
• Determine batch characteristics and ingredient weights per formula.
• Pre-weigh ingredients to specification and reconcile usage for each batch.
• Operate equipment to mix and compound according to the formula.
• Adjust temperature, time, and speed per CF compounding formula.
• Record quantities of materials used and facilitate product transfer to holding tanks.
• Wash and sanitize mixing tanks and equipment as required.
• Handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to complete daily duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Writing skills

Reading English directions

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle inventory system

Forklift certification

Job description

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods

Summary

The Sr Compounder is responsible for preparing and compounding OTC products according to approved formulas, specifications, and quality standards. This role includes weighing and reconciling ingredients, operating mixing and processing equipment, maintaining accurate batch records, and performing inventory transactions. The position requires monitoring critical process parameters, ensuring proper sanitation of equipment, and supporting product transfers. The Senior Compounder works independently, manages multiple tasks, collaborates effectively with other departments, and follows all safety and GMP requirements.

Work schedule

Monday - Friday 5:00am – 1:00pm

Pay Range: $25.50 per hour

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate required or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Excellent communication, mathematical and writing skills are needed.
• Must be able to read and follow written directions in English.
• Forklift certification needed (certification provider by PL Developments).
• Willing to work overtime and weekends and be flexible with shifts 1/2/3.

Position Responsibilities

• Ability to follow formula critical instruction and batch OTC (over the counter) products.
• Need to be detail oriented enough to log, record and complete batch record keeping documents.
• Ability to be able to navigate and perform transactions throughout the Oracle inventory system.
• Ability to understand specifications to determine batch characteristics, type and weight of ingredients to be used.
• Able to select, pre-weigh ingredients to specification and to reconcile ingredient usage for each batch.
• Must be able to operate critical equipment, valves, pumps etc. to be able to mix and compound batches to formula.
• Understanding adjustments to temperature, time, and speed controls required by (CF) compounding formula. To be able to blend ingredients, add additional ingredients during blending cycle as specified on (CF) compounding formula.
• Must be able to record and document quantity of materials used.Be familiar with the processes of the department, to ensure transfer of product to holding tanks.
• Must be able to wash and sanitize mixing tanks and other equipment as necessary.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work interdepartmentally in an effective manner to carry out daily duties manner to carry out daily duties.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pumps, valves, and mixing equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat, and noise while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

PLD is a proud employer offering many corporate benefits, including:

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Group Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company

PL Developments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.