eSalon is seeking an experienced Compounder to join our Operations team manufacturing hair dye and hair care products. This role requires hands-on experience operating and controlling chemical compounding equipment, along with strong attention to detail, solid math skills, and the ability to follow precise instructions consistently. This position reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and works onsite at our El Segundo facility, Monday through Friday, 5:00AM - 1:30PM.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Accurately pre-weigh raw ingredients according to established formulas and strict weight-tolerance requirements to produce bulk hair color and developer products.
- Operate pumps, mixers, tanks, kegs, drums, and other compounding equipment throughout the production process.
- Perform tank filling and cleaning, as well as drum and keg changeouts for bulk hair color batches.
- Partner with the Warehouse team to move and store raw materials, maintain accurate inventory records, and conduct periodic cycle counts.
- Complete production and batch records accurately and document all required batch data.
- Maintain clean and sanitary equipment and work areas, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks, equipment, and the compounding area.
- Follow all safety procedures and consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform passivation procedures on stainless steel components to extend service life.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety checks, including scale calibrations and inspections of fire extinguishers and eyewash stations.
- Clean and maintain deionized (DI) water lines according to established procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Basic math, data-entry, and computer skills, with the ability to learn and use Google Workspace and Slack.
- Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to read and understand instructions, checklists, forms, and equipment manuals written in English.
- Familiarity with cGMPs, sanitation practices, safety procedures, and required PPE.
- Experience operating pallet jacks and drum-handling equipment; forklift certification is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around chemicals, fumes, and typical manufacturing and warehouse conditions.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- 401(k) Match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work / Life Balance
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of hands-on manufacturing experience
- Basic math, data-entry, and computer skills
- Ability to learn and use Google Workspace and Slack
- Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to read and understand English instructions, checklists, forms, and equipment manuals
- Familiarity with cGMPs, sanitation practices, safety procedures, and required PPE
- Experience operating pallet jacks and drum-handling equipment
- Forklift certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work around chemicals, fumes, and manufacturing and warehouse conditions
What We Do
No two people are the same. That’s why we craft home hair color from scratch so folks can stand out, instead of finding a match so they can fit in. Never premixed or premade, each custom color is made by a personal colorist, with every facet of our clients’ experience designed specifically for them—from having their color individually dispensed and labeled to giving them personalized instructions to achieve their specific color goals. And their experience doesn’t stop after they receive their color—their colorist is available to guide them every step of the way. Our company is a little bit of everything: part tech, part beauty, and part science. But at the heart, we’re a close-knit team of experts coming together to make a personalized experience unlike anything else on the map. Headquartered by the beach in sunny El Segundo, California with an in-person, hybrid and fully remote, diverse team has a collaborative and supportive environment, no matter where in the world we work. eSalon has shipped over 12.2 million orders to clients across North America, the UK, EU, New Zealand, and Australia. We've created over 310,000 unique color combinations so far and we have just received the highly coveted Allure Best of Beauty award for “Best Home Hair Color” for our 7th year. Bit it doesn't stop with just eSalon. We have recently launched two new cutting-edge brands, Colorsmith.co and AURA Haircare. Check us out!
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