David Rivera
West New York
Summary
Detail-oriented flavor compounder specializing in batch formulation and safety compliance. Expertise in equipment maintenance and process optimization. Demonstrated success in enhancing production efficiency while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flavor Compounder
Symrise
Teterboro
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of raw materials and batch formulations to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Measured ingredients precisely to support production processes.
- Performed quality checks on mixed products at production intervals to uphold product standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials, prioritizing safety practices.
- Cleaned manufacturing areas consistently to maintain a safe work environment.
- Sifted products and bagged finished materials for efficient transport.
- Effectively sanitized equipment after use with approved cleansers and solvents.
- Analyzed work specifications to determine product and material requirements for production.
Fragrance Compounder
Agilex Fragrances
Somerset
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Ensured safety compliance during all compounding processes while formulating fragrance compounds.
- Operated blending equipment to ensure uniformity in material mixtures, contributing to optimal quality.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on fragrance samples before final approval.
- Trained new team members on compounding techniques and safety protocols, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Managed preparation and labeling of finished products for timely distribution.
- Executed efficient production processes through skilled operation of equipment.
- Maintained efficiency in manufacturing by adhering to established procedures.
- Streamlined mixing operations to improve consistency in ingredient blending, enhancing overall product quality.
Production Assistant
Zing Recruiting
Pompton Plains
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with clients on formulation development to tailor products to their specific needs.
- Executed precise mixing of raw materials through operation of blending equipment.
- Safely operated various processing equipment, including blending kettles and forklifts.
- Managed inventory of raw materials and finished goods to ensure availability for production.
- Coordinated stocking of final products at shipping docks to streamline assembly line operations.
- Complied with safety regulations while documenting production activities.
- Upheld quality standards by cleaning compounding equipment regularly.
- Conducted reviews of documentation such as labels and instructions before release.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
West New York, NJ06-2007
Skills
- Batch formulation and mixing
- Chemical compounding methods
- Filtration techniques and processes
- Dosage calculations and accuracy
- Ingredient calculations
- Weighing and measuring precision
- cGMP compliance standards
- SOP compliance
- Safety compliance and training
- Hazardous materials management
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Material handling and logistics
- Production efficiency strategies
- Product labeling and packaging
- Temperature monitoring systems
- Raw material handling techniques
- Operational detail
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Ingredient calculations
- cGMP compliance standards
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Flavor Compounder
Symrise
03.2022 - Current
Fragrance Compounder
Agilex Fragrances
04.2019 - 02.2022
Production Assistant
Zing Recruiting
03.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School