3rd Shift Compounder

Contract to Hire position based in Chatsworth, CA.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in line with the company’s objectives and policies.
• Reviews compounding schedules set by Compounding Management.
• Communicates with pre-weigh, QC, R&D, and customers regarding compounding of batches.
• Proficient in all compounders requirements.
• Provides basic on-the-job departmental training to new employees.
• Ensures equipment and tanks are assigned and prioritized to carry out the daily assignments.
• Communicates any issues to the supervisor.
• Learns to perform batch calculations as needed for customer products.
• Works with quality to get samples and adjustments.
• Works with maintenance to maintain department equipment.
• Attends compounding scheduling meetings to provide product status and availability information.
• Performs IQ/OQ as needed with validation department.
• Works on customer batches, pilot, and 1st production validations.
• Supplies feedback during the process.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports to supervisor when issues arise.
• Performs supply inventory checks and informs supervisor of status.
• Leads special activities as assigned (i.e. inventory, calibrations, etc.).
• Follows up on accuracy and completeness of job assignments by completing monthly checklist.
• Verifies paperwork on work orders is accurate and complete before taking to the lab.
• Enforces safety (i.e. Safety equipment, Safety practices).
• Enforces SOP’s, GMP’s and SP’s.
• Reviews production schedules to ensure product will be ready, as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned by Compounding Management.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Wear a respirator when required.
• Climbing stairs of tank area.
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling.
• Must be capable of handling 55-gallon drums.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in Compounding environment; preferably in cosmetics process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Excellent understanding of Compounding procedures, practices, and issues based on hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and follow-up daily schedules.
• Previous Pre-Weigh experience.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand the use of Compounding equipment.
• Basic knowledge of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Strong English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic PC Knowledge i.e. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and MRP Systems is required.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Good attendance record.
• Must be able to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Maintains housekeeping in conformance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Skills

• Compounding
• Cosmetics
• Mixing
• Blending
• Batching
• Blender
• Batch making
• Forklift
• GMP
• Chemical
• Production
• Compound
• SOP
• Chemistry
• Batch record
• Chemical manufacturing
• Batch mixing
• CGMP
• Batch mixer

Self-Management & Teamwork

• Display initiative, effort, excellent organizational and planning skills, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Build and sustain cooperative working relationships and have strong leadership skills and ability.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy in completing multiple prioritized projects.
• Identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
• Good time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules as needed to satisfy job requirements.
• Constantly work to improve processes and make suggestions for improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate with management.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth, CA.