COMPOUNDING 1

VIVOS HOLDINGS•Smyrna, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounding 1 role prepares formulas for use on packaging lines, using safe and efficient work practices. The position weighs and makes batches, transfers batches between processing and storage vessels, cleans vessels and plumbing, and supports quality disposition by providing samples to the QC lab. It also involves recording batch and cleaning information, housekeeping, troubleshooting equipment and processes, and performing other duties as required. Work is located in Smyrna, Tennessee. Supervisory responsibilities: none. Travel is limited.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic math skills.
At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in wet and humid conditions and in dusty environments while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to work with corrosive, caustic, and acidic chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, ascend and descend steps, handle bags and drums, and make piping connections for approximately 65% of the job.
Ability to lift a 50-pound load continuously for one hour.
Ability to handle electric pallet jacks and drum hoists.
Ability to connect and disconnect plumbing and processing aids using custom wrenches, and to use pigs to support thorough batch transfer.
Ability to use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses or goggles, respirators, and harnesses as required.
Ability to use an overhead hoist system to add heavy drummed raw materials or pre-weigh raw materials.
Availability for work hours that may extend beyond normal business hours depending on department workload.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in a personal care or food-related industry.
Prior experience as a packaging technician.
Working knowledge of a PLC system.
Basic knowledge of personal computers, Windows, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Weigh and make batches using scales and processing vessels, with manual or PLC-controlled mixer speeds, mixing durations, and heating or cooling.
Transfer batches from processing vessels to storage vessels using manual or PLC-controlled valves, plumbing, and pump speeds.
Clean processing and storage vessels and transfer plumbing manually or with a PLC-controlled clean-in-place system, including scheduled line-circuit cleaning.
Use SAP transactions to issue raw materials to batches and report completed batches for QC lab disposition.
Provide batch samples to the QC lab as directed by formula cards.
Perform general housekeeping and additional housekeeping as instructed by management.
Complete cleaning logs and batch records accurately and promptly after tasks are performed.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes in the compounding area to support filling-line uptime.
Follow company safety requirements and report safety issues.
Attend work as scheduled and cooperate and coordinate professionally with colleagues.
Perform other duties as required.