• Winona, Minnesota
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Compounder - 1st Shift

    1st Shift - Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

    Rate of Pay: $23.26 per hour
    ** Sign On Bonus Available - $1,750 **
     
    The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868.  From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations. Today, we are seeking a new member to join the fastest growing flavoring company.
     
    The Watkins Company has an opening for a Full Time, Compounder, located in our Winona, MN location.  The duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
    • Assists in the creation of Watkins food products.
    • Weighs, measures, grinds, mixes, filters, and blends raw material ingredients in accordance with making bill specifications to compound products.
    • Transports, transfers, and stages pre-weighed materials for compounding orders when necessary; Operates material handling equipment and elevators to transfer product, when necessary.
    • Monitors compounding process to ensure proper consistency, color, and product characteristics, promptly reports abnormalities requiring attention and/or correction.
    • Sets up and adjusts mixers, kettles, and other equipment used in the compounding process.
    • Cleans and sanitizes tanks, pumps, filters, hoses, and other equipment before, during, and after the compounding process.  Also cleans work area.
    • Records control numbers of ingredients on worksheets and material withdrawal on the pick list.
    • Ensures accurate measurement of ingredients and strict adherence to procedural and product specifications.
    Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:
    • Possess a High School Diploma/GED
    • Previous experience operating electrical and mechanical material handling equipment – preferred.
    • Must have satisfactory results from flexibility and strength assessment examination.
    • Demonstrate basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
    In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knit team, The Watkins Company offers a top notch benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance as well as a generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 paid holidays and dollar for dollar 401k match!
     
    The Watkins Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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    LocationWinona, Minnesota

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    • High School Diplomaunmatched
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    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
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    • Pumpsunmatched

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