Compounding Crew at Kira Labs Inc

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Batch mixing, Chemical handling, Weighting processes, Quality control, Equipment operation, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Batch record documentation, Mathematics, Time management, Teamwork, Safety compliance, SOP management, GMP compliance, Process improvement

Industry

Cosmetics

Description

Description Company Overview Kira Labs Inc, a cosmetic manufacturer established in 2003, has become a leading beauty innovator and market driver for Face, Body, Hair and Home products. An early adopter to the ecommerce revolution, Kira Labs has since grown to vertically market & manufacture over 15 brands worldwide B2B & B2C through Brick and Mortar, Digital and a 360 degree omnichannel strategy. Kira Labs has been recognized globally for its product quality and we currently service clients in the Americas, Europe, Russia and the Asia Pacific regions. General Summary The compounding crew position is responsible for producing personal care and cosmetic products in accordance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) following the specified formulary procedures and instructions while maintaining a sanitary and orderly work area. This person will fill out and control batch records and assist in performing quality control checks on the product. Other responsibilities are assembling pumps, pipes, valves, and equipment, unloading, putting away inventory, completing proper paperwork, and necessary cleaning for production/manufacturing. Some work will be expected to be conducted with team members as assigned. Advanced work of the compounder includes recommending equipment and procedures for continuous process improvement. Primary / Key Essential Functions and Responsibilities DMake all batches accurately, efficiently and consistently in accordance with batch card and specification sheets. Understand the variation of materials and their effect on the finished batch. Ability to successfully process all bases and understands the effect of additives on each type of base. Understand and follow quality standards to determine quality level requirements. Recognize problems/defects with product and follow through on solutions/corrections. Notify Batch Lead or department head immediately of any discrepancies (incorrect formula, base, amounts, etc.). Work as a team with Line Leads and Process Techs to solve production problems. Communicate effectively with the next shift. Accurately and legibly fill out batch sheets including amounts of raw materials and lot numbers as the batch is being made. Make necessary corrections and record changes. Accurately fill out the batch making section of the report daily. Follow the correct clean up procedure between each run or change over. Assist other Batch makers as needed. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Supervisor. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Support and implement continuous process improvements. Support and adhere to Kira’s values and policies. Education and/or Experience and Qualifications Minimum Education: Minimum High School Graduation, some college preferred. Minimum Experience:3-5 years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Wet and Dry weighing processes Wet chemical processing Batch mixing experience from 50 gallons to 1500 gallon size Safe Chemical Handling Material handling equipment operations including drum lifts, pallet jacks and forklifts a must. The candidate should be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Should be able to work in a multiple activity process. Able to perform work without supervision on a batch basis. Personal time management Rapid math skills for basic arithmetic, using percentages and fractions, and some algebra. Work independently or as a team as needed Flexible and can work in a fast paced environment Able to follow written and verbal direction related to process or procedures compliant with SOPs GMP/SOP Management / Supervisory Authority N/A Physical Requirements Vision: Must have ability to identify and distinguish colors. Smell: Must be able to identify odors and smells for safe chemical management. Must be able to use dollies, fork trucks, and manual pallet jacks Lift 50 lbs Must be able to spend up to 8 hours standing on a regular basis. 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 occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; walk. The employee must frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is exposed to inside weather conditions, moderate noise, and vibrations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ? The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and represents minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties and 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. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. Kira Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other criteria the consideration of which is made impermissible by applicable law. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I verify that I have received a copy of my job description. I have read this job description (or had it read to me), and I understand the job duties and responsibilities assigned to me. I further understand that my duties may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the organization without it being specifically included in the job description. I have discussed any questions I may have about this job description prior to signing this document. Employee Name: ______________________________________ Date:_________________ Employee Signature: ___________________________________

Responsibilities

The compounding crew is responsible for producing cosmetic products by following batch records and cGMP standards while maintaining a sanitary work environment. They also perform quality control checks, operate manufacturing equipment, and manage raw material inventory.