Compounder

Reports to:

Sampling Laboratory Team Leader

Job Purpose

To accurately weigh out synthetic & natural aroma chemicals, oils and powder chemicals to a given formulation in accordance with the company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and health and safety guidelines. To work as part of a team, maintaining all aspects of Health, Safety and hygiene. Communicating with other departments on any issues to ensure we maintain a high level of customer service to our Sales colleagues through the Perfumer samples and our production colleagues through subs and solutions production.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Confirming pots/paperwork making sure they are correct and matching each other


• Ensure all equipment is always kept clean 


• Compound RM’s according to the formulation


• Ensuring use of raw materials in FIFO order


• Making sure completed jobs are combined and then check weighed before packing


• Complete jobs on BMS and on the paperwork as required


• Report any errors or spills immediately


• Ensuring all health, safety & hygiene procedures are followed


• Any other tasks required as part of daily work

Skills and Attributes Required

• Enthusiastic and a team player


• Excellent self-motivation with the ability to work on one’s own


• Good IT skills


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX will be an advantage


• Excellent Numeracy & communication skills


• Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail, under pressure on occasion


• Good time management