What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Compounder position at Nexus Brands Group Inc?
About Us:
Nexus Brands Group is the market leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We strive to support our professional customers who are fully committed to the lifestyle and sharing their craft to customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Nexus Brands Group represents a family of authentic brands and businesses that offer industry leading products, innovation, and service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible.
Position Overview:
Nature’s Specialties, part of Nexus Brands Group's Pet Group, is a leader in the pet grooming industry that manufactures a variety of products for professional groomers including shampoos, conditioners, and other coat care products. We are seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented, self-starter to add to our production team.
Compounders, compound chemicals by following specific formulations to create finished products for bottling & packaging. They operate and maintain compounding equipment such as large mixing kettles and work with other team members to meet weekly production goals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review batch specifications for finished products and identify, gather and weigh all necessary raw chemicals required to make various products
- Accurately identify over 200 different chemical names and their respective abbreviations
- Properly wash empty drums, as needed to prep for re-fill
- Perform clean up duties following each batch process
- Clean batching kettles in between product batches
- Safely lift and maneuver drums at full capacity using dollies and pallet jacks
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participate in safety training and contribute to a safe working environment
- Report any safety hazards or incidents to your supervisor immediately
- Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to your supervisor
- Ensure equipment is always operated safely and properly
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow workplace safety policies and guidelines
- Perform any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s values
Is this role for you?
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory results of a background check
- Ability to show up and be on time to scheduled shifts
- Experience with forklift and electric pallet jack
- Experience in liquid compounding
Job Environment and Requirements
Environment: This role requires working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where there is exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility in adapting to rapidly changing priorities
- A commitment to maintaining a clean workspace
What’s in it for me?
We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:
- Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
- Open-door policy
- Competitive pay
- Health and welfare benefits
- Pet discount program
- Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP
- 401k with company match after 30 days of employment
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
- Continuous training and growth opportunities
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact us directly.
We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/team members to perform essential functions of the job.
We are a fair chance employer; prior backgrounds will not automatically disqualify you from employment with us.
Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.
