Compounder - 1st Shift - Lakeland, FL

dsm-firmenich • Lakeland, FL

8d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team as a Compounding Technician at our Citrus Center of Excellence at dsm-firmenich. Here, you will work with the best ingredients on the planet making over 900 flavors and scents. Come join the team and feel empowered knowing you are contributing to lives of many across the planet! The operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM EST.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED preferred and prior experience handling chemicals.
• Minimum 1-3 years of packing and compounding experience and understanding of special formula instructions.
• Knowledge of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Forklift experience and ability to be on your feet up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to lift a 35lb product hose; frequently move, lift, pull & push up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold).

Responsibilities

• Operate drum filling machine, centrifuge, cross site bulk transfers, DeltaV, department pumps, filters and scales.
• Accurately read blending instructions and blend chemicals in a precise manner to create flavor or fragrance product.
• Operate department pumps, filters, scales and computer systems in order to accurately and properly blend chemicals in at precise manner to create flavor product.
• Ability to issue material and resolve SAP related issues associated with transfer orders, inventory discrepancies and material losses.
• Utilize a computer to obtain detailed formula information and availability of raw materials, post batches, check inventory and print labels.
• Ensure understanding of all safety, quality and operational procedures, in order to utilize tools, equipment, electronic/computer systems in compounding and container filling.

Benefits

• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.
• A competitive compensation package – with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED