Compounder (DAYS)

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounder operates equipment to manufacture gelatin and encapsulated products while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices. The role receives and weighs bulk materials, prepares and mixes ingredients, monitors production conditions and product flow, and maintains sanitary equipment and work areas. It also involves completing batch records, handling materials and products, preparing vendor orders, and packaging shipments. Work is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and may involve overtime or shift work based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
At least 1 year of related manufacturing experience.
At least 1 year of related compounding or blending experience.
Fluent English communication skills to read and understand policies and procedures, follow instructions, maintain written records, enter data, understand verbal instructions, and discuss problems with supervisors and staff.
Manual dexterity to manipulate controls and disassemble and assemble equipment.
Accurate basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Receive bulk materials, weigh and subdivide them according to manufacturing procedures, load them into automatic equipment, and make adjustments to achieve the proper ingredient mix.
Monitor production flow, including gelatin receiver temperatures, to ensure finished product meets production standards.
Maintain sanitary equipment and work areas; disassemble, clean, and reassemble pumps, receivers, mixers, and other equipment according to procedures.
Maintain accurate and complete logs and batch records, and use a computer for data entry and routine inquiries.
Operate drum lifters, forklifts and/or pallet jacks, and scales to handle and transport raw materials or finished products.
Prepare outside vendor orders, gather materials according to schedules, transfer products to new containers when needed, and package products for shipping.
Perform all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.