1st Shift Compounder

Human Resources (approval): Senior Management (approval):

Position Title: Compounder/Batch Maker EEO Category: Operatives (51-9023)

Reporting into Title: Compounding Supervisor

Business and Department: Compounding

Position Purpose/Summary: Mix and blend raw chemical materials (liquids and/or powders) to provide bulk product to manufacturing departments.

Direct Reports (or attach organization chart)

None

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (minimum)

Education:

• College Degree preferred.
• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge and experience working with chemicals.

Experience (years and topics):

• Proficiency in a dispensary environment, or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend GMPs, SOPs and identify compliance and non-compliance with same.

Technology/Software (years):

• Basic mathematical skills, experience with metric system.

Communication:

• Solid English reading/comprehension skills required to understand detailed SOP, formula and Manufacturing Instructions.

Physical Capabilities

Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):

• May be required to work in full-body protective wear for sustained periods while handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to maintain a high level of physical activity.

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: N/A

Vehicle (own): N/A

Tools (own): N/A

Technology (own): N/A

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities. (enlarge space as needed)

• All duties as assigned and the following specific activities. (enlarge space as needed)
• Following set Manufacturing Instructions, SOPs and GMP, assists compounders in tending mixing tanks, compounding kettles, various mills and mixers, pumps etc. that mix, compound and mill raw materials used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
• Transfer raw materials from staging areas or compounding areas.
• Transfers bulk product from compounding to storage areas.
• Assists in weighing out specified types and quantities of liquid or solid raw ingredients via automated dispensing systems or manual scales, according to formula.
• Transfers completed batches via pump or gravity drop into proper containers for movement to storage or other production departments.
• Extracts bulk samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assists in the daily cleaning/sanitization of kettles, mixers, pumps, utensils and compounding rooms.
• Performs daily environmental monitoring according to schedule and SOP. May assist in the weighing/mixing of sanitizing agents.
• Completes required batch documentation records.
• May assist in the handling, dispensing and sampling of hazardous raw materials.
• May assist in the granulation and/or compression of tablets.
• May perform any and all duties of Chemical Weigher.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-going outcome that is measurable (minimum of 3)

• Maintains accurate and complete batch documentation
• Follows all cGMP’s, SOP’s, and customer guidelines to ensure batch safety and consistency
• Demonstrates positive and productive team member interaction.