Compounder

Innovative Skincare•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Compounder mixes and prepares product batches according to approved formulas, SOPs, and GMP standards. The role ensures ingredients are added accurately, equipment is operated safely, and batches meet quality requirements before proceeding to the next stage of production. Initial training requires travel to California for 2–4 weeks at the start of the role. Compensation is $25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated proficiency. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and batch records.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to stand and walk continuously for the entire scheduled shift, typically 8–12 hours, on concrete or industrial flooring, with only standard meal and rest breaks.
Ability to frequently lift and carry raw material containers, bags, and totes weighing up to 60 lbs, and move loads up to 500 lbs using material handling equipment such as a pallet jack, drum dolly, or hoist.
Ability to push and pull mixing totes, drums, and carts weighing up to 500 lbs using appropriate equipment.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, and reach, including overhead, to add ingredients, access mixing tank ports, and operate equipment controls.
Ability to climb short ladders or fixed platform steps to access elevated mixing tank openings and equipment as needed.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate equipment controls, valves, and hand tools and to measure and add ingredients precisely.
Near vision sufficient to read batch records, formula sheets, ingredient labels, and equipment displays and gauges.
Hearing sufficient to detect equipment alarms and verbal safety communication over the sound of mixing and processing equipment.
Ability to tolerate exposure to raw material dust, odors, and varying temperatures in the compounding area.
Ability to wear required PPE for the full shift, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hairnet or beard cover, and slip-resistant closed-toe footwear, plus additional PPE such as a respirator when required for specific materials.
Compliance with GMP, SOP, and plant safety/OSHA requirements.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in compounding, mixing, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all SOPs, GMP, and safety rules.
Read and follow batch records to prepare formulas correctly.
Add raw materials in the proper sequence and amounts.
Operate, monitor, and clean compounding equipment.
Record all batch data and complete documentation accurately.
Communicate with Pre-Weigh, Warehouse, and Quality teams to ensure smooth workflow.
Follow FIFO (First-In-First-Out) for raw materials.
Identify and report deviations, issues, or equipment malfunctions.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.