Title:
Sr. Applications Lab Chemist (Formulations)
Department:
Application Lab
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Applications Lab Chemist to join our team.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biology required
- Strong experience working with colors required
- 5+ yrs. experience in formulating color cosmetics including lipsticks, foundation, pressed and loose powder; knowledge of skin care, sun care, and hair care products is a plus.
- Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication/presentation and multi-tasking skills required
- Excellent computer skills required
- Experience overseeing direct reports required
- Some domestic and international travel required to support tradeshows and customer visits (post ending of COVID safety restrictions)
Responsibilities Include: - Help to develop new raw materials for unique products
- Train and assist technicians, chemists, and temporary personnel on formulating cosmetic products including all colored cosmetics, hair care, sun care and personal care as necessary.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $85,000 annually - Salary is negotiable based on applicable experience.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Production Supervisor – 3rd Shift
Department:
Production
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in S. Plainfield, NJ is seeking an experienced and energetic professional to join our team as a Production Supervisor on our 3rd shift (10pm-6am).
Job Requirements: - Minimum of 5-7 years batch making and operating experience with process milling equipment.
- Background working with powders and/or dispersions in the cosmetic and/or personal care industry preferred.
- Forklift experience required.
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- Operators are required to wear proper PPE – including, but not limited to, respirators. All operators must successfully pass a Pulmonary Function test through our preferred healthcare provider.
- Maintain reliability and excellent attendance, and possess and demonstrate professional, responsible behavior.
Responsibilities Include: - Overseeing 3rd shift production personnel.
- Distribute batch tickets, check availability of raw materials, and confirm correct raw materials and lots are being used in batches.
- Troubleshoot issues with batches and coordinate pack off once QC approval is received.
- Enforce SOP’s for plant and operations and proper Safety & PPE throughout the plant.
- Develop and train staff on equipment operations/mill troubleshooting.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations.
- Batch making and operation of process milling equipment.
- Follow batch tickets and document results as required.
- Safely operate a forklift.
- Support issues outside of normal schedule and be available for weekend and alternate shifts.
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary starting from $70,000 annually. - Please send resume AND rate requirements.
- **Rate may be negotiable based on prior experience**'
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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Title:
Chemical Operator – Dispersion Plant
Department:
Production
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in S. Plainfield, NJ is seeking an experienced and energetic professional to join our team as a Chemical Operator in our Dispersion Plant.
Job Requirements: - Minimum of 1 year batch making and operating experience with process milling equipment
- Experience with wet-grinding a plus
- Background working with powders and/or dispersions in the cosmetic and/or personal care industry preferred
- Forklift experience required
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
- Operators are required to wear proper PPE – including, but not limited to, respirators. All operators must successfully pass a Pulmonary Function test through our preferred healthcare provider
Responsibilities Include: - Batch making and operation of process milling equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
- Follow batch tickets and document results as required.
- Follow all cGMP and departmental procedures.
- Safely operate a forklift.
Shift: - Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:00PM
COVID-19 considerations: - The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Pay: $22/hr - Negotiable based on experience
- Please send resume and salary requirements to HumanResources@koboproductsinc.com.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment: - Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave
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