Compounder Night Shift

Location

Virginia | United States

Job description

$22.50 per hour

Job Title

Compounder Night Shift

Job #

US18740

Requisition Type

Regular

Function

State/Province

Virginia

City

Region

Posting Start Date

Mar-04-2024

Division Information

Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, we are the Pet Care unit of Spectrum Brands. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra®, Instant Ocean®, Marineland®, 8-in-1®, Dingo®, FURminator®, Nature’s Miracle®, GloFish®, DreamBone® and SmartBones®. 

Salary: From $20.50 per hour plus $2.00 shift differential 

Shift:Monday -Thursday 7pm to 530am. Possible overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Attendance bonuses and discounts on products! 

Great benefitsincluding 12 paid holidays, Anthem Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on day one! 401 K with company match, paid Life Insurance, Long Term and Short-Term Disability and more! 

Job Summary

As a Chemical Compounder, your job is to mix raw materials to create finished products according to batch sheets. You must weigh the correct chemicals and sample finished products to ensure quality approval. You should have a good understanding of all the company's products and the mixing equipment used. Following standard instructions, you must measure or weigh chemicals, and other substances into the machinery, ensuring consistency in various batches and measuring the viscosity of mixtures. You must take samples of the compound and turn them over to a laboratory for testing. Sanitation guidelines must be followed thoroughly when cleaning machinery, and paperwork about the compound batches must be filled out accurately. 

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Intermediate arithmetic skills to calculate percentages, units of measure, and conversions from one unit to another. 
• Experience handling large complex batches of chemicals or raw ingredients and helping to mix them. 
• Ability to read and interpret complex formulas and instructions 
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and tools 
• Strong attention to detail and quality 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Required Skills

• Must be skilled in forklift operation. 
• Must have the ability to operate digital, balance, and dial scales. 
• Must have the ability to operate and adjust mixers and mixing timers. 
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated levels. 

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