Compounder

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

• The Compounder is in charge of ensuring the accurate weighing and mixing of ingredients necessary for our in-house manufacturing deodorant-making process. The compounder will also be required to clean and sanitize the deo kettles in between batches. This individual will also need to complete waste checks to ensure waste is within compliance with city codes. They are responsible for promoting safety, quality, and a positive work culture. The ideal Compounder candidate has experience in and a passion for small-batch personal care, food, or beverage production. 
• This role will report to the Production Manager.
• This is a full-time, on-site role with company benefits based in Brea, CA.
• The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Quality and Safety Management:
  • Ensure quality and safety standards are always met in the production of high-quality fragrance and flavor compounds.
  • Supervise strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company policies.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned stations.
• Preparation and Supervision:
  • Consistently communicate with the team and Manager.
  • Oversee production execution and provide capacity/expected output numbers.
  • Able to work overtime when necessary and wear respiratory protection for specific tasks.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Troubleshoot bottlenecks and modify the workstream to ensure goals are met.
  • Operate various machines and equipment as needed (e.g., mixers, boilers,
  • Chillers, air compressors.
  • Interpret batch tickets to understand the production process fully.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Inventory and Documentation:
  • Perform physical inventory counts of produced goods, document data in G-Sheets, and maintain accurate records of all ingredients used, quantities, and batch information.
  • Utilize Slack to communicate any downtime, roadblocks
• Communication and Continuous Improvement:
  • Utilize Slack for communication on downtime, roadblocks,
  • Continuously support R&D and Leadership in improving processes.
  • Occasionally pour scale-up sample requests from Product Development/Engineering.
• Machine Operation
  • Gather and measure necessary raw materials, ensuring accurate portions, and load them into machines as required.
  • Conduct machine setups to initiate production cycles.
  • Adjust machine functions and settings (e.g., valves, speed) according to batch sheet instructions.
  • Troubleshoot bottlenecks in the production line, modify the workstream and operate various machines to ensure goals are met.

About You:

• Experience and Skills:
  • 2+ years’ experience working and supervising a production team in a manufacturing facility, specifically in compounding and machine operation.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, Quality, Packaging, and other departments.
  • Proficient in mathematics and understanding detailed instructions and SOPs.
  • Ability to read and understand specifications, schematics, and manuals.
• Industry Interest and Innovation:
  • Interest in health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce industries.
  • Experience in the consumer products industry, especially compounding or machine operation, is highly preferred.
  • Innovative mindset, capable of achieving results without perfect resources.
• Attitude and Physical Capabilities:
  • High standards, ownership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate an electric pallet jack or forklift.
  • Positive attitude with a good sense of humor, capable of working under pressure.
  • Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate machinery.

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.

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Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch (“DRSQ”) employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers.

To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ’s resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch.

DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.