General Compounder - 1st Shift

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Date: Apr 23, 2026

Location: Blaine, MN, US

Company: ELC Beauty LLC

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

General Compounder is responsible for preparing batches of cosmetics by following formulation recipes and manufacturing procedures to combine and process ingredients using manufacturing equipment. General Compounders are expected to work independently and as part of a team in a manner consistent with the manufacturing department's goals and objectives, while adhering to workplace GMP and safety policies and procedures.

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Understand and follow safety guidelines and procedures, including proper PPE use.
    • Understand and follow manufacturing procedures to make batches.
    • Complete all required paperwork and documentation.
    • Operate complex processing equipment (mixing kettles, pumps, homogenizers, blenders, filters, etc.).
    • Accurately gather and weigh raw materials to be utilized in preparing batches, and maintain accurate inventory through SAP transactions.
    • Perform cleaning and sanitization of primary and auxiliary equipment and work area.
    • Produce batches meeting Right First Time Quality specifications and submit samples to quality control.
    • Complete batches on schedule, in line with departmental KPI goals, including scrap and batch cycle time.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: Some experience in a controlled manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Must follow GMP and GDP requirements.
  • Must follow instructions and pay attention to details.
  • Must have some mechanical aptitude and comfortable operating powered/hydraulic industrial equipment.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must have a good overall understanding of measurement units and basic math.
  • Must have good communication skills and ability to read/write in English.
  • Must have computer proficiency.

Pay Range:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.