Compounder I - NL Compounding

KDC One•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

This entry-level position manufactures high-quality intermediate and bulk products using available process equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. The Compounder understands manufacturing methods and techniques, sanitizes and prepares equipment and areas, and blends batches with assistance as needed. The role also includes handling chemicals and raw materials safely, maintaining accurate production and inventory records, and keeping work areas and equipment clean and orderly. Previous manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma, HSED, or equivalent experience.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English at the high school (12th-grade) level.
Ability to read and understand SDS documents.
Ability to perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates, and bulk products.
Ability to use a computer for production data entry and a scanner for inventory tracking.
Previous manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting bags up to 60 pounds to waist level and lifting hoses of approximately 50 pounds above the shoulders.
Required use of personal protective equipment, including gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles, and steel-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Understand the operation, methods, and techniques used in manufacturing chemical products.
Sanitize and assist with preparations for product making.
Blend batches with assistance as needed.
Identify the correct raw materials for batches.
Pass forklift certification.
Wear provided safety equipment when handling raw materials in areas subject to odors, fumes, and high temperatures.
Follow established safety procedures and practices to prevent accidents to self, others, and facilities.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
Communicate operational and personnel problems promptly and openly to Compounding Leads.
Execute special assignments as directed by Compounding Leads.
Handle chemicals in accordance with state and local regulations.
Monitor the limited-access area to ensure only authorized individuals enter.
Perform other duties as required and requested by Compounding Leads.
Read and understand SDS documents.
Perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates, and bulk products.
Use a computer to enter batch information, downtime tracking, and tank status.
Maintain accurate inventory by scanning and documenting the consumption of raw materials and components used during manufacturing.