Title:
Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant (entry-level)
Department:
Sales
Description:
Seeking a bright, highly-motivated professional to join our team as a Sales/Marketing Administrative Assistant. Willing to train an entry-level candidate.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - 1-2 years Administrative Assistant experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office 365 Skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong multi-tasking and organizational skills a must
Job Responsibilities: - International and domestic Sales, and Marketing support
- Help with event planning for the company including virtual events
- Data entry
- Order, organize, and fulfill requests for literature and product samples
- General office support and administrative tasks
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Chemical Manufacturing Account Manager (Great Lakes region)
Department:
Sales
Description:
Seeking a driven and experienced Account Manager that will work with new and existing key accounts in Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas.
**Travel requirements are currently limited due to COVID-19, and visits/events will resume based on safety evaluations**
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's of Science, with degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
- 5 years' experience in the personal care products industry preferred
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Must be flexible to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Must have valid driver’s license
Job Responsibilities: - Managing existing key accounts and acquire new business within the Great Lakes region, particularly Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas
- Travel to visit customers in order to discuss and assist with formulas, customer projects, and company products
- Maintain solid business relationships with clients and participate in industry events such as trade shows
- Serve as the liaison between customers and various company departments
- Communicate regularly with customers and suppliers
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Senior Chemist - Applications Lab
Department:
Application Lab
Description:
Seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Applications Lab Chemist to join our team.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biology required
- 5+ yrs. experience in formulating skin, sun, and hair care products including: sunscreens, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners; knowledge of formulations of lipsticks, foundations, pressed powders, and nail enamel 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
- Excellent computer skills
- Some domestic and international travel required to support tradeshows and customer visits (post ending of COVID safety restrictions)
Job Responsibilities: - 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
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Jr. Chemist (Applications Lab)
Department:
Application Lab
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Applications Lab Junior Chemist to join our team. On the job training will be provided to become familiar with our inventory of raw materials.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology required
- 2-3 years experience in a cosmetic lab setting preferred
- Excellent organization and communication skills required
- Knowledge of metric weights and measures required
- Must be able to lift at least ~25lbs.
Responsibilities Include: - Assist Lab Group Leader in formulating products and Gratis formulas development.
- Learn Kobo’s products and how to formulate with them, and learn/improve knowledge of cosmetic formulations.
- Perform weekly stability checks on formulas and enter formulas in database and lab notebooks.
- Evaluate new raw materials.
- Assist outside customers to formulate in Kobo’s lab and participate in customers’ color matching projects.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the lab.
- Order and keep raw materials needed in inventory.
- Assist customers or Sales staff with questions on products/formulas.
- Help to make presentations and guidelines for customers on using materials.
- Troubleshoot formulas and scale up, develop process for batch reproducibility.
- Attend trade shows to support sales with customer discussions, and attend seminars and conferences as requested.
- Occasional International travel to support Agents and Customers is required.
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Material Sampler (Gratis Lab)
Department:
Gratis
Description:
Seeking highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic to join our team as a full-time Lab Assistant/Material Sampler. We are flexible to work around a student schedule if necessary.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Lab experience helpful
- Candidate must be able to work well under pressure in a very fast paced environment, have excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail, and keep a clean work environment
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and safety precautions of tasks involved
- Must be able to life ~50lbs.
- Exposure to forklift a plus
Job Responsibilities: - Fill sample orders for shipment
- Data entry and record maintenance
- Maintain inventory of sample materials
- Maintain a clean lab environment
- May inspect and sample multiple lots of raw materials and products and keep detailed records and documentation
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Production Coordinator
Department:
Production / Purchasing & Planning
Description:
Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Production Coordinator for our location in South Plainfield, NJ.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - 4 year degree
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at once
- Strong organizational skills and time-management ability
Job Responsibilities: - Enter and create tickets for material production
- Generate material transfer orders for materials to be moved through buildings
- Coordinate pickups and deliveries of material from other company locations and local public warehouses
- Coordinate with multiple departments to prepare materials for shipment as needed
- Understand proper cGMP and cGDP for accurate documentation
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Chemical Operator
Department:
Production/Maintenance
Description:
Seeking an experienced and energetic professional to join our team as a Chemical Operator for batch making and operating of process milling equipment.
We are seeking applicants flexible to work on any shift (1st 6am-2pm, 2nd 2pm-10pm, 3rd 10pm-6am – Monday-Friday).
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Responsibilities and skills include, but will not be limited to the following: - Experience required running powder treatment equipment and working with surface treated pigments in cosmetic or personal care industry.
- Experience running hi speed mixing equipment.
- Experience with media mills and others.
- Experience using transfer pumps and scales.
- Experience working w/ HAZ materials preferred.
- All candidates should have previous exposure to GMP and must be able to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Repacking of raw materials and general warehouse duties.
- Must be able to operate a forklift and have experience with material handling equipment.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Chemical Operator – 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 Chemical Operator on our 3rd shift (10pm-6am).
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
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.
Responsibilities Include: - Batch making and operation of process milling equipment.
- Run powder treatment equipment and work with surface treated pigments in the personal care industry.
- Follow batch tickets and document results as required.
- Follow all cGMP and departmental procedures.
- Safely operate a forklift.
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Warehouse Associate
Department:
Warehouse
Description:
Seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Associate that is detail-oriented and can manage in a fast paced environment.
**Seeking candidates for 1st and 3rd shift positions**
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Minimum of 3-5 years experience in cosmetic, personal care, or chemical manufacturing industries preferred
- Must be trained to safely and responsibly operate forklift equipment
- Experience with cGMP and hazardous materials required
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Job Responsibilities: - Responsible for shipping, receiving, transfer, and storage of raw materials, packaging, and supplies
- Coordinate with several other departments/buildings daily in order to prepare and inspect materials that are shipped and received
- Continuously maintain an organized and clean warehouse
- Comply with all company and OSHA regulated safety codes
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Administrative Assistant
Department:
Accounting
Description:
Seeking a talented, highly-motivated professional to join our team as the Administrative Assistant in the Accounting Department. Willing to train an entry-level candidate
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Minimum 2-year degree required
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking ability
- Ability to work independently
Job Responsibilities: - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks
- Data entry
- Clerical duties – scanning/photocopying, filing, etc.
- Various other administrative functions – mail postage/sort/distribution, coffee service maintenance, answering phones, ordering office supplies, etc.
- Support key departments in the company with various projects/functions
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Software Developer
Department:
Information Technologies
Description:
Seeking a candidate to provide on-site support for internal software applications. The developer will be responsible for software design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - Experience and knowledge of VB.Net, ASP.Net, VBA, SQL Server is a must.
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP system is preferred
- 4-year Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related majors
- Self-starter capable of independent creative work, with demonstrated experience defining requirements and delivering applications to meet requirements.
- Strong desire to bring best practices to the team, sharing knowledge and expertise – enabling your team members mutual success as the organization continues to grow.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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Title:
Mobile App Developer
Department:
Marketing/Research & Development
Description:
Seeking a candidate to develop mobile applications (iOS and Android) for our customers, that will present existing and new products and help customers to place and review status of orders and sample requests. The candidate will work with the Marketing and R&D Departments, and in collaboration with our IT and Sales teams. The developer will be responsible for software design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance.
COVID Safety Requirement: - Safety is our top priority, so COVID vaccination is required for all employees. Proof of vaccination (at least 1 dose) is required prior to start of employment. Medical exemptions will be granted based upon documentation from a doctor.
Job Requirements: - 4-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related majors
- Experience/knowledge of mobile apps for iOS and Android and website development required
- Experience/knowledge of VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, VBA, SQL, and PYTHON required
- Experience/knowledge of Microsoft Azure preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Self-starter capable of independent creative work, with demonstrated experience defining requirements and delivering applications to meet requirements
- The Developer will work on-site at Kobo in South Plainfield, NJ.
Prospective candidates should include desired rate/salary (a range is acceptable) along with their resume. Kobo offers a competitive compensation package including 401k, health and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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