Compounder

Description

At Cosmos Corporation, we make health and wellness products that help people and pets live better lives. From our O’Fallon, Missouri headquarters, we manufacture high-quality, natural liquid products with ingredients people trust!

The Compounder position prepares batches of raw materials for production processing according to specifications and established procedures. Compounders obtain materials from inventory and utilize scales or automated equipment to accurately weigh. This position cleans and sanitizes processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps, and completes all documentation or logbooks accurately and in accordance with GMP's. Additionally, this position follows hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment requirements, when applicable. Regular attendance is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and should not be under the influence of any substance.

• Manufacture products according to specific batch records.
• Check inventory of materials required for production and manufacturing of products.
• Pick, weigh, and stage raw materials according to batch requirements.
• Prepare equipment, process raw materials, and properly mix ingredients according to specific batch records.
• Inspect product and report any quality issues to supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules/regulations and report any workplace injuries or accidents to the supervisor immediately and communicate any safety observations accordingly. 
• Keep workspaces and tools clean, following GMP's.
• Follow all SOP’s, GMP’s and all other applicable regulations.
• Performs all batch record documentations, inventory transactions and final batch confirmations.
• Connect hoses, pumps, and valves to transfer ingredients.
• Set up and tear down equipment as needed for cleaning, ensuring all equipment, pumps, lines, and pipes are clean and sanitized.
• Label drums, totes, and buckets appropriately.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis after completion of each batch.
• Record production counts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Problem solve and complete small-scale troubleshooting.
• Perform all job functions at an acceptable level of production.
• Other tasks as assigned.

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM.

Requirements

You will hold a high school diploma or equivalent. You are a team player, thorough and detail-orientated, very observant, and have technical abilities. 

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork Orientation
• Ability to work independently when needed
• Knowledge of common English measurements (ounce, quart, gallon etc.) and math skills
• Continuous Improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing and walking for 100% of the shift, walk upstairs and climb up ladders and walk throughout the facility. Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms, including overhead; stoops, bends, kneels, and crouches; and must be able to communicate clearly.

The employee must regularly push, or pull, lift, carry, materials and products weighing up to 60 pounds throughout the day, including lifting items overhead. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying and sometimes uncontrolled temperature conditions that are hot, humid and cold, as well as moderate noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & Culture

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Five Mission Days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group insurance.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Development programs. 
• A positive, purpose-driven culture where people truly care about one another.

Cosmos is a company that supports and invests in its employees. We have a healthy workplace culture guided by a clear vision, mission, promise, and values! Our culture is intentionally fostered daily by how employees live out our values. The result is a place where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work every day!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cosmos Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Cosmos Corporation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.