Compounder I - 2nd & 3rd Shift

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Description / Scope / Mission

Manufacture a high quality intermediate and bulk product using process equipment available in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

1. Understand the operation, methods, and all techniques used in the manufacture of chemical products.
2. Sanitize and assist in preparations for product making.
3. Blend batches with assistance as needed.
4. Able to identify the correct raw materials for batches.
5. Pass forklift certification.
6. Wear provided safety equipment, i.e., dust mask, respirators, gloves, etc., when handling raw materials in areas subject to odors, fumes and high temperatures.
7. Follow established safety procedures and exercise good safety practices to prevent accidents to self, others and facilities.
8. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
9. Communicate promptly and openly to Compounding Leads all operational and personnel problems.
10. Execute special assignments as directed by the Compounding Leads.
11. Handle all chemicals in accordance with State and local regulations.
12. Handle hazardous chemical small quantity spills and clean-up using proper safety equipment and materials per SDS or Emergency Coordinator’s instructions.
13. Maintain surveillance of your limited access area in the facility to be sure only authorized individuals enter the area.
14. Perform other duties as required and requested by Compounding Leads.
15. Able to read and understand SDS.
16. Can perform aseptic sampling of raw materials, intermediates and bulks.
17. Utilize a computer for data entry including batch information, downtime tracking and tank status.
18. Maintain accurate inventory by using scanner to document consumption of raw materials and components used during manufacturing.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma. HSED or equivalent experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to read, write and speak English language at the high school (12^th Grade) level.

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk; and talk or hear up to 2/3 of the time.
• Reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Stand; and use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.
• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 100 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Lifting hoses above shoulders approximately 25 pounds.
• Lifting bags up to 100 pounds to waist level.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Basic hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Forklift truck 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; and exposure to vibration up to 1/3 of the time.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 2/3 and more of the time.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Gloves, face shields, respirators, aprons, goggles and steel-toed boots required.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.