Chemical Compounder has the responsibility of mixing raw materials to create finished products according to the batch sheets. The compounder is also responsible for weighing the correct chemicals and sampling finished product to ensure quality of the product. The compounder has the understanding of all of the company’s products as well as all the mixing equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Cleaning all equipment, tanks, and vessels as needed.

· Observes and follows safety procedures and S.O. P’s set by the company.

· Refers all issues to the lead/supervisor.

· Maintain chemical inventories

· Assist in transfer of product to the line.

· Transfers finish product into drums, and totes to complete orders.

· Assists as needed.

· Weighs up chemicals for batching.

· Sets up and monitors all mixing tanks, vessels, and mixers.

· Obtains and understands all documentation for batching products.

· Operates all equipment including tanks, mixers, scales, meters, pump, etc.

· Completes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely manner.

· Submits finished product samples to the lab for approval.

· Communicates with production when batches are complete and ready to fill.

· Monitors all temperatures on batches that require heating and cooling.

· Verifies raw chemical usage on each batch are added correctly with correct weights.

· Able to work with limited supervision

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Must be able to read and comprehend written and oral instructions including safety rules, operating procedures, batch recipes and material identification.

· Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide as well as making the necessary conversions.

· Must have basic computer skills

· Displays good troubleshooting skills.

Education and Experience: 

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· At least 2 years’ experience in a compounding or mixing environment.

· Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Physical Requirements: 

· Able to walk and stand for long periods of time.

· Work overtime and weekends when required.

· Lifting up to 50 pounds

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.