Compounder

Harvest Hill Beverage Company•Dayton, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunny Delight Beverages Company is seeking a Compounding Operator for its Dayton, New Jersey plant. This role contributes to plant operations by preparing and blending beverage batches, handling materials, documenting production, and supporting product quality and shipping. The operator follows Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintains sterile awareness, and uses computers and basic math to process batches accurately. The work takes place in a temperature-controlled plant environment and may involve steam, pressure points, chemicals, biological ingredients, and other potential hazards. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, working 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Physical work includes extended standing, lifting and carrying materials, climbing, bending, twisting, and working in areas with high noise. The stated pay is $22.06 per hour.

Requirements

Preferably at least 1 year of experience in compounding, blending, or mixing in a GMP production environment.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a drug screen and physical.
Ability to lift 55 or more pounds periodically.
Ability to work around liquid and dry chemicals, including biological ingredients.
Ability to stand on hard surfaces such as concrete for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and other structures on equipment or buildings to inspect, operate, maintain, or troubleshoot.
Ability to bend at the knees, twist the back, and kneel as needed to access equipment for operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying seasonal temperatures and humidity levels.
Ability to function effectively in high-noise areas while using proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Maintain high sterile awareness.
Set up and operate blending equipment according to Manufacturing Orders (MOs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Inspect, unload, and store inbound materials.
Process work orders accurately according to the MO and production schedule.
Create batch samples for Quality Assurance testing.
Add ingredients to blenders, process batches, and calculate quantities.
Blend juices and water using various equipment.
Use basic math and calculators as needed to adjust batches, and accurately complete batch correction worksheets and related documentation.
Pack products on pallets and secure them for shipping.
Maintain accurate records.
Perform other assigned duties.
Use computers.