Compounder/Blender

About this opportunity

Contract Manufacturing is underway in the execution of a 5 year strategy with a focus on improve performance, drive sustainable growth, build leading capability and engagement.

Reporting to the Shift Operations Manager, the primary purpose of the Compounder/Blender position is to mix and/or blend bulk product, in accordance with the production schedule, to pre-determined formulations and quality standards.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Mix and/or blend product components in accordance with client specifications.
• Gather ingredients where required
• Prepare line filling tanks based on production schedule and filling line capacity. Ensure secondary tanks are ready on long fill runs to enable a seamless changeover of filling. 
• Take samples to laboratory for analysis to confirm filling product is in accordance with client specifications.
• Completion of appropriate documentation for quality and traceability purposes.
• Operates/understands the Scada system that controls the manufacturing plant.
• Works to achieve optimum WHSE outcomes for production area through a positive safety mindset and following safety procedures and reporting.
• Attending workshops and training sessions.
• Provide training to others as appropriate.
• Area housekeeping  
• Communicate closely with the shift supervisor

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A keen eye for detail
• Forklift license
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
• Working/Functional knowledge of SAP or any other system would be an advantage (not essential)
• Results oriented and takes initiative with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills