Liquid Compounder

Nordic Naturals•Vista, CA

About The Position

The Liquid Compounder makes batches of fill material by following written procedures in batch records. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of compounding equipment and work areas and for complying with standard operating procedures, safety rules, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs). The role also includes documenting in-process checks according to good documentation practices, maintaining equipment and work areas, and coordinating materials and batch orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer-related skills.
Ability to operate compounding equipment and perform the listed physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with soft gel encapsulation equipment.
Mechanical inclination.

Responsibilities

Operate liquid compounding equipment independently and follow applicable SOPs and cGMPs.
Provide hands-on training to new compounding employees.
Disassemble, clean, assemble, and set up compounding machines and equipment.
Clean work areas and raw material tanks.
Follow batch record specifications and keep the compounding process in control.
Perform compounding start-up activities and mix fill material.
Document in-process checks in the Production Batch Record according to good documentation practices (GDPs).
Check that machines and equipment have the proper status tags, such as To Be Cleaned, Operating, or Ready To Use.
Control loss and waste materials.
Ensure transfer bottles or spray bottles are properly labeled.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow gowning procedures.
Operate equipment safely and notify management of abnormal activities.
Ensure manufacturing equipment is in proper working order and initiate maintenance work orders when necessary, coordinating with the Lead or Shift Supervisor.
Work at elevated heights as needed.
Collect available batch orders from document control once a week.
Order materials needed for the following week from the warehouse clerk.
Perform other duties as assigned.