Compounding Support Specilist

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

4d•$42,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Compounding Support Specialist helps keep every batch moving safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role provides hands-on support to Senior Compounders through pump-outs, tank cleaning, water-phase fills, material organization, equipment preparation, and general production assistance. Success in this position means maintaining a clean, organized, and production-ready compounding area while following all safety, quality, GMP, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in manufacturing, compounding, batching, chemical handling, sanitation, material handling, or production support preferred.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions, SOPs, batch documents, labels, and safety requirements.
Basic math skills and the ability to recognize quantities, weights, lot numbers, and material identifiers.
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, anticipate production-support needs, and know when to stop and ask for assistance.
Previous forklift-driving and pallet-jack experience required; must be able to complete Merit Manufacturing’s equipment training and authorization requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Compounders with daily batch preparation and compounding support activities according to approved batch instructions and SOPs.
Perform product pump-outs and transfers using the correct pumps, hoses, tanks, totes, and containers.
Clean, sanitize, rinse, and prepare tanks, mixers, hoses, pumps, utensils, and related equipment between batches.
Complete water-phase fills and other approved preparation steps as directed by a trained Compounder or supervisor.
Stage, move, open, and organize raw materials, packaging containers, tools, and equipment needed for scheduled batches.
Operate a forklift and pallet jack to safely move raw materials, drums, totes, finished bulk product, and equipment throughout the facility after completing required company training and authorization.
Verify that tanks, totes, hoses, utensils, and work areas are clean, correctly labeled, and ready for use.
Support the safe transfer of finished bulk product to approved holding tanks, totes, or production areas.
Maintain clear identification and separation of raw materials, work-in-process, finished bulk product, waste, and cleaning materials.
Complete assigned cleaning, equipment, material-movement, and production-support documentation accurately and in real time.
Report spills, incorrect materials, damaged equipment, unusual product appearance, contamination risks, or other concerns immediately.
Follow PPE, chemical-handling, lockout/tagout, lifting, spill-response, GMP, and all other safety requirements.
Assist with general housekeeping, waste disposal, inventory organization, and continuous-improvement activities within Compounding.
Review the daily compounding schedule and priorities with the Compounding Manager or assigned Compounder.
Prepare and verify the cleanliness and readiness of required tanks and support equipment.
Stage materials and supplies in the correct location without blocking aisles, exits, or production flow.
Support active batches, pump-outs, transfers, water phases, and changeovers as assigned.
Return tools, hoses, pumps, and materials to designated locations after each task.
Complete end-of-shift cleaning, organization, documentation, and shift handoff requirements.