Job Details

Summary

Compounds batches by following batch record instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Follows safety rules and regulations.

· Verifies that chemicals, ingredients contained in drums or bags are approved or use on hand prior to starting batches.

· Pre-weighs specified amounts of chemical ingredients and transports items to the designated mixing area.

· Adds ingredients in a specified sequence into mixing vessels using floor pumps, hoses, or by hand.

· Operates mixing vessels to compound ingredients together involving mixing, heating, and cooling operations.

· Monitors the compounding of the product batch throughout the specified steps of the production cycle.

· Checks product batches for temperature as required on the batch record.

· Documents steps in the compounding process on batch records.

· Signs and dates all areas of batch records according to Good Documentation Practices (MWI-195).

· Brings samples to Quality Control for approval. Enters samples into GF-215 computer log.

· Cleans and sanitizes kettles, tanks, utensils, hoses, and all ancillary equipment after.

· Keeps mixers and equipment in good working condition.

· Maintains clean work area.

· Complies with cGMP, EHS guidelines and all working procedures assigned to the position.

· Cooperates with Quality Control or other managers in identifying and correcting any batch quality issues.

· Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Competencies

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as tare/net/gross weights, yield percentages, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be able to sufficiently pass internal exam.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Ability to enter information in an Excel or Word format.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but in some cases can be high and require hearing protection.

Pay Range

The Compounder is a non-exempt position that is paid hourly. Pay rate will be dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience.

EEO Statement

Dental Technologies Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.,