First Aid Compounder - 2nd Shift

PL Developments Careers•Piedmont, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods. SUMMARY: Under direct and indirect supervision, the First Aid Compounder needs to address railroad issues for the facility. This individual should be able to assess inventory needs, and oversee raw materials through the appropriate computer software, inspect rail, tanker cars, and trucks to ensure they are within compliance sample bulk raw material tanker cars and trucks. Meet the compounding needs of peroxide and IPA. The First Aid Compounder will be the point of contact for all site rail, Peroxide, Witch Hazel, Mineral oil, and IPA operations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (OT as needed)

Requirements

An A.S. Degree in science or mechanics is preferred but additional degrees or advanced certifications would be considered.
At least 5 years of experience working with mechanicals, instrumentation, and controls
Strong knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures
Familiarity with railcar and tanker truck operations
Have clear understanding of how to manipulate valves, hoses, and a pumping station to facilitate the transfer of raw materials
Must have Hazmat Ground shipper/FRA Certification within 90 days of hire, training will be provided for this position. If previously certified, must be within 3 calendar years
Significant mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic control systems to facilitate the transloading of raw materials
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to stand for extended periods
Able to perform repetitive motions, such as stirring, pouring, or scooping
Able to tolerate working in environments with fluctuating temperatures, moderate noise levels, and exposure to chemicals or dust
Adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe sampling, transload, and unloading operations of raw materials at the facility
Stay up to date with all SOP's, documents, and training for the transloading operation including safety and emergency plans
Inspect railcar for leaks, damages, car # and any other identified items per SOP
Secure railcar upon arrival as per all pertinent SOP's, Track Requirements, etc
Take samples of bulk raw material from railcar/trucks and coordinate testing with laboratory
Coordinate transfer of bulk raw material from Railcar to tanker truck or compounding tanks
Initiate hookup of railcar to transloading manifold
Initiate hookup of tanker truck to transloading manifold
Manipulate valves, switches, and controls to deliver material from car to tanker
Print out appropriate ticket for BOL and finalize paperwork for entry into Oracle, etc
Responsible for Peroxide and IPA Compounding
Stay up to date with scheduled bulk jobs to ensure meeting the needs of the facility
Coordinate receiving of bulk compound batch records and return to document control
Follow batch record SOP for laboratory testing and filling operations