Senior Compounder - Somerset, NJ

Senior Compounder

Somerset, NJ, US

On-Site

 

As a Compounder, you’ll be working to support the plant’s day-to-day operations.  You’ll be supported by your team with possibilities to grow into a Manufacturing Professional and directly impact the quality of our products – helping to improve real lives.

 

 

 

Your key responsibilities

• Retrieves assigned batches recipe cards and reviews information for compounding, prioritizing orders with the earliest ship date first.
• Adds raw materials manually from dispensing racks, by the addition of powders or various pull cans.
• Uses the dosing cluster or mix tank dispensing stations to automatically fill certain materials to batch. Uses scales or load cells and pumps to also help with the addition of material ensuring proper sequence of mixing.
• Retrieves pre-mixes from automation area and adds to batch by weight
• Ensures that batch is thoroughly mixed. Keeps equipment and area in proper working condition. Advises supervisor of any equipment issues.
• Maintains clean and safe work area, and adheres to safety regulations and procedures, understanding the hazards of handling the various chemicals.

 

We bring

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

 

You bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial work experience required; chemical compounding experience preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience of forklift driving and warehouse experience
• Working knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Ability to handle to heavy materials, including drums (lifting requirement of up to 50 lbs.).

 

 

 

The hourly rate provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly rate: $28-$29 per hour.

 

 

 

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

 

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

 

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

 

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

 

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 

 

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.