Batch Maker - 2nd Shift

Batch Maker - 2nd Shift

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

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

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in a related field
• Valid state driver's license, with a good driving record

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

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

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