Batchmaker, Chemical mixer

About the Role

• Location: Andover, MA
• Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Pay Rate: $19.00 - $23.00/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follows daily scheduled activities as indicated by supervisor.
• Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.
• Batching, weighing, and sampling material.
• Blend and weigh ingredients to the specifications of the SOP.
• Follows standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in the work area and throughout the facility.
• Responsible for the daily upkeep of the work area and any equipment included in it.
• Promptly reports any problems or out-of-the-ordinary situations to the supervisor.
• Maintain schedule efficiency to meet production demand.
• Maintains close communication with supervisor and QC technician during the batch process.
• Responsible for reporting and/or recording inventory movements resulting from each batch onto a batch sheet.
• Performs periodic sampling for quality control.
• Follows direction from supervisor and/or QC technician to ensure product meets established quality control standards.
• May be required to assist in general labor tasks as needed and indicated by supervisor.
• May be required to assist in the training of new personnel on the safe operation of mixing equipment.
• Must have a good attendance record and be on time.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and watch multiple processes at the same time.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus.
• Experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Have basic math skills and be able to apply them in a work environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
• Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team.
• After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
• Once trained, have a clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Once trained, must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
• Once trained, have a clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.
• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, or kneel.
• Must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.