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Compounding Prep Associate

The Visual Pak Companies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2025
💰 $44,000/yr($32,000/yr$44,000/yr)

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Job Details

Job Location Waukegan, ILEducation Level High School/GEDSalary Range $16.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift 1st ShiftJob Category Chemical Compounding

Description

Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Title: Compounding Prep Associate

Reporting into Title: Compounding Supervisor

Position Purpose/Summary: The Compounding Prep Associate is responsible for operating a variety of pumps that transfer liquids, semi-solids, gases, or powdered materials from the mixing tanks to the storage tanks. The associate is also responsible for proper cleaning, sanitation and upkeep of the mixing and storage tanks and all associated equipment, hoses, clamps, pumps etc.

Direct Reports               

None

 

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

  • Perform related duties and projects as assigned by management.
  • Works directly with the Compounding Supervisor to coordinate and implement all directives in a positive and professional manner for compounding and production
  • Safely loads, unloads, and transfers chemicals from rail cars, tankers, totes, and drums to holding tanks for production
  • Observes pressure gauges and flow meters, and adjusts valves to regulate speed of pumps and control pressure and rate of flow of materials
  • Maintains pumps and lines by replacing filters and gaskets, tightening connections, and adjusting pumps
  • Collects samples of rinse water and material for lab analysis
  • Record product temperature, quantities and/or levels in storage tanks
  • Inventories contents of storage tanks
  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all mixing and storage tanks in accordance with all company SOP’s.
  • Follow 5s and safety policies and procedures
  • Will be trained to operate forklift

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Number of blends transferred per shift
  • Length of time for cleaning and sanitizing tanks
  • Blends transferred on time for production

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Subsidy
  • Childcare Resources
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts 

Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

  • 1+ years’ experience required related to using valves, piping, pumps, and processing equipment.
  • Skilled at problem solving, decision-making, prioritizing work, organizing and getting the necessary information from relevant sources.

Technology/Software:

  • Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus.

Communication:       

  • Able to read, write and speak English

Physical Capabilities

- Must be able to

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