Senior Compounder (2nd Shift) - Princeton, NJ
About The Position
As a Senior Compounder, you will play a key role in producing high‑quality, safe products by executing compounding and material‑handling tasks with precision. This position follows strict Quality Management, Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP standards to ensure every batch meets regulatory and customer expectations. As a direct contributor to our quality and food‑safety goals, the Compounder helps maintain compliance across all production activities. If you’re detail‑driven and committed to operational excellence, this role puts you at the heart of our manufacturing success. At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of experience working as a packing compounder.
- Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
- Ability to stand for 60–90% of the workday.
- Ability to frequently lift a 35‑lb product hose.
Responsibilities
- Follow all approved production, quality, food safety, and safety procedures.
- Comply with GMP, HACCP, PRPs, OPRPs, and CCP monitoring requirements as assigned.
- Accurately compound materials according to approved formulas and batch instructions.
- Prevent contamination and product mix‑ups by maintaining proper ventilation, practicing 5S housekeeping, operating material‑handling equipment safely, wearing required PPE, and following chemical handling and spill‑response procedures.
- Immediately report any quality deviations, food safety hazards, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
- Maintain product integrity by properly operating pumps, filters, scales, computer systems, and other production equipment throughout processing, storage, and transfer.
Benefits
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
- Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
- A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
- A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
- Annual incentive pay
- A retirement savings plan
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- Recognition programs
- A broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
