Compounder (2nd Shift) - Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ – 2nd Shift

About the role

As a 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.

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.

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.

About dsm-firmenich

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.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of:

• Annual incentive pay
• A retirement savings plan
• Health care coverage
• Paid time off
• Recognition programs
• A broad range of other benefits

All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

Salary: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location.