What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Compounding Associate position at THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES?
Job Details
Description
Join the PAK
The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.
30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best in class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.
Compounding Associate
Compounder possessing a flexible skill set including manufacturing quality batches, providing support for the supervisor functions, and directing other preweighers, preps, and janitors.
Direct Reports
Individual contributor
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
- Manufactures quality batches according to formula procedures without supervision. Trained in all compounding areas and capable of manufacturing any product without supervision. Demonstrates excellent resourcefulness and initiative; regularly solves problems on his own and completes assignments ahead of schedule. Makes frequent suggestions for processing improvements.
- Coordinate chemicals for upcoming blend process orders based on a planned schedule. Review, blend process orders for accuracy and material weights.
- Review and adjust bulk chemical inventory and tanker arrivals. Manage purchase order process. Unloading of bulk chemical tankers when needed.
- Investigate and advise necessary inventory adjustments in ERP system for all Compounding chemical staging locations. Perform transactions in ERP system to reflect current chemical, tote, and bulk chemical inventories.
- Train new compounders
- Calibrate scales, flow meters and mixing speeds.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of blends transferred per shift
- Length of time for cleaning and sanitizing tanks
- Blends transferred on time for production
Qualifications
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED- required
- Associate degree in relevant topic-preferred
Experience:
- 3 – 5 years’ experience blending and mixing raw materials in a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to comprehend GMPs, SOPs and identify compliance and non-compliance with same.
- Basic mathematical skills, and experience with metric system.
- Basic knowledge of operating air pumps, electric pumps, and mills
- Prior experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing setting
Technology/Software:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus
Communication:
- Solid English reading/comprehension skills required to understand detailed SOP, formula and Manufacturing Instructions.
Physical Capabilities
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.
- Must be able to pass respirator fit test per OSHA guidelines.
Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):
- May be required to work in full-body protective wear for sustained periods while handling hazardous materials.
- Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity.
Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment
Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly
MISCELLANEOUS
Travel: N/A
Vehicle (own): N/A
Tools (own): N/A
Technology (own): N/A
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.
Salary : $18 - $28
