PRODUCTION: BATCHMAKER
Production: Batchmaker
JOB SUMMARY
To produce quality products by blending raw materials into finished products based upon written formulary instruction and processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate activities with research & development laboratory technicians and other lab team members to accomplish the goals of product development.
- Must be trained and experienced on mixers, pumps, and tanks in all batch making areas.
- Read and interpret formulation sheet.
- Effectively communicate with production manager, production coordinator and line leaders as to the progress of batches.
- Responsible for raw material storage/inventory. * Clean up and maintenance of mixers, pumps, and tanks.
- Pulling samples for quality control.
- Responsible for pit area – clean/neutralize waste.
- Acid offloads.
- Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and following all safety precautions
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for reporting leaks or spills to management. All other duties as assigned to meet production demands.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Must be proficient in the safe operation of a forklift and its maintenance. Certification required.
- General product and chemical knowledge required.
- Must be proficient with work procedures, methods of operations, and equipment involved on the job.
- Must have knowledge of safety procedures and know what personal protective equipment is required with different chemicals.
- Must have experience with mixing technologies; batch and process times for each product. *
- Must be accurate, flexible, self-motivated, dependable, and able to keep up with production demands.
- Must be able to motivate a team environment.
- Must show initiative and be able to tackle problems or situations by arriving at a proper solution with minimum guidance.
- Must be accurate and thorough during all stages of product manufacturing.
- Due to the nature of our business, the ability to understand, read and write English fluently is required for safety reasons.
This position requires exposure to various chemicals in a production environment. Exposure to chemicals, vapors, and dust is probable and personal protective equipment is required. The plant is not an air-conditioned environment but is equipped with adequate air flow handling equipment and ventilation system. The plant is heated during the winter months.
PROSOCO is located in Lawrence KS.
We offer medical, dental, life, disability & matching 401(k).
EOE. Drug Screening Employer.
