Title:
CPA
Department:
Accounting
Description:
Global cosmetic ingredient supplier Kobo Products, Inc. seeks CPA to lead Accounting department. Position reports to company Controller.
Job Requirements: - CPA certification required
- Minimum of 2 years practicing accounting required
- Excellent attention to detail, precision, and accuracy required
- Strong computer skills required
- Experience working in a manufacturing company preferred
- Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central (Navision) or other ERP accounting and business software experience is preferred
Responsibilities Include: - Preparation of consolidated financial statements for audit
- Developing standard costs and pricing
- Creating management reports
- Financial analysis
Please send resume and salary/rate requirements.
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Title:
Gratis Coordinator
Department:
Gratis
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized professional to join our team as a Gratis Coordinator. Willing to train an entry-level candidate – great opportunity for a motivated self-starter.
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 - Associate’s degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills
- Ability to work independently
Responsibilities Include: - Data entry for processing and shipment of international and domestic sample orders
- Preparation and shipment of sample orders
- Ordering and receiving supplier material for the Gratis department
- Communicate with Sales Account Managers, Quality Control, and Customers
- Assist with Gratis inventory
- Provide back-up support for product pricing duties
- Filing, scanning, photocopying
- Process shipments via (Federal Express, UPS, DHL)
- Back up price support
- Order office supplies
Please send resume and salary/rate requirements. Job Type: Full-time
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Title:
Sample filler
Department:
Gratis
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic to join our team as a full-time Gratis Lab Technician.
Job Requirements: - 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 a plus
- Must be able to lift ~50lbs.
Responsibilities Include: - Fill sample containers and prepare for shipment
- Put away and stock newly received materials.
- Data entry and record maintenance
- Maintain inventory of sample materials
- May inspect and sample multiple lots of raw materials and products
Please send resume and salary/rate requirements.
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Title:
Senior Chemist - Applications Lab
Department:
Application Lab
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Chemist with make-up experience to join our applications 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+ years experience working with pigments for make-up and sunscreens
- 5+ required yrs. experience in formulating make-up products including
- 5+ lipsticks, emulsions, and pressed powders
- 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)
Responsibilities Include: - Develop unique products and make prototypes from currently marketed formulas.
- Train and assist technicians, chemists, and temporary personnel on formulating cosmetic products.
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 - 2nd 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 2nd shift (2pm-10pm).
COVID Safety Requirement: 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:
Chemical Operator – 3rd Shift
Department:
Production
Description:
NJ cosmetics and personal care raw material manufacturer 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.
Job Responsibilities: - 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:
Chemical Operator
Department:
Production/Maintenance
Description:
NJ cosmetics and personal care raw material manufacturer is 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:
Software Developer
Department:
Information Technologies
Description:
NJ cosmetics and personal care raw material manufacturer is 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:
NJ cosmetics and personal care raw material manufacturer is 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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