Compounder (General Labour)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary of the Job:
Responsible for blending, mixing, and preparing batches in accordance to written specifications/procedures for quality, safety & productivity.

Job Descriptions:

• Verify that all batch cards are correct and match the W/O before commencing batching
• Complete all documentation to the required level of quality, accuracy and time line and ensure all information is recorded in good documentation practices
• Ensure always working in a safe way to support fellow staff in maintaining a safe, clean and compliant working environment.
• Clean and sanitize tanks and batching equipment according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Conduct general housekeeping of compounding rooms and chemical staging areas, includes keeping all pipes, hoses, clamps, gaskets, and other processing equipment off the floor and in proper storage area.
• Collect representative samples of product batches and submit to QC Lab for analysis
• Ability to operate various batching equipment, including pumps, agitators, hoists, scales.
• Be able to compound all batches without supervision and assist on some batches under supervision
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, Plant Policies/Procedures
• Complete all tasks strictly in line with approved manufacturing procedures and processes. Communicate immediately with respective team leader/supervisor or manager any un-expected issues and deviations from procedure if they occur

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Diploma in Chemical or Food Processing Technology or equivalent experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Mechanical ability, understand basics in equipment operation
• Able to color match with good understanding of primary and secondary colors is an advantage
• Math skills required for the accurate checking/weighing of ingredients and for bulk reconciliation

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift a minimum of 20-25kg
• Able to work with fragrant odors
• Using hands and arms together to move various items
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work in an Industrial Environment