Batch Maker

Under the direction of the Crew Leader, performs compounding of materials in a batch processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification, to schedule and on time. This role is on 2nd Shift, 3PM-1:30AM M-Thur. Job Duties and Responsibilities: A. Produce quality products as scheduled and on time. - Complete daily production requirements by following production schedule. - Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Crew Leader. - Complete pre-compounding process. Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket. Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately. - Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly. - Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket. - Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket. - Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required. - Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions. B. Housekeeping - Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards. - Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use. - Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift. - Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift. - Equipment must be kept cleaned of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive. - Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use. - Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use. C. Safety - Maintain a safe working environment by following the W. F. Taylor “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy. - Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests. D. Other Duties - Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting. - Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc. - Train designated employees on compounding procedures. - Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned. Qualifications: A. Education/Experience - High School diploma or G.E.D. - Experience in a related field - Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record B. Skills - Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills - Analytical ability - Speak and write English clearly and distinctly - Perform with minimal supervision - Perform basic mathematical skills - Take direction and apply to the assigned task C. Physical Conditions - Work performed is very physical in nature - Routine bending, stooping, stair climbing and reaching required - Lifting and carrying materials and supplies, typically weighting 50 pounds or more - Manual dexterity is required to operate tools, machinery, forklifts and controls D. Working Conditions - Special safety requirements, when working in a plant environment may apply - May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials - May work in temperature and weather extremes