Chemical Production Operator

Chemical Batch Blender

To support business growth, we are currently seeking a Chemical Batch Blender within our chemical production department to be based in our DeWitt, IA facility! Regular hours are:

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30AM to 4:00PM
• Friday 6:30AM to 10:30AM
• Overtime may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing facility with a safety centered approach. Training and ongoing development will be provided. In the role Chemical Batch Blender you will form part of a team, maintain high housekeeping standards and play an important part of serving our customers with excellence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and follows all Safety and ISO guidelines and procedures
• Identifies, selects, pulls and stages approved materials for manufacturing and filling
• Accurately measures, weighs, and adds chemical raw materials manually or automatically to storage tanks and mixing tanks
• Manufactures materials according to shop orders and mixing work instructions
• Sanitizes and cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Monitors and manages raw material inventory utilizing kanban system
• Monitors raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Maintains production records and reporting as required
• Reports maintenance issues
• Contributes ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedure
• Recommends safety improvements as necessary
• Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily
• Assists in training and supports other lines as needed
• Transporting raw materials and finished products via forklift (forklift training provided)
• Performs various other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; batch mixing experience in chemical or related industry preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Good level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic
• Ability to follow management requests and communicate effectively

Additional information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.