Chemical Batch maker
Description

Want to be part of a company with a legendary history and an exciting future? Simoniz USA is an industry-leading manufacturer of cleaning and protection products for auto dealerships, professional car washes and providers of professional housekeeping and building maintenance services. For over a century, the Simoniz name has been synonymous with quality products that work hard and boast measurable results for overall cleanliness and protection.


*We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, company-paid life, voluntary life, voluntary long term disability, 401k,

*Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.
*Weekly payroll

*Company Provided Uniforms as well as safety eye wear & boot program


Job Description


This position is responsible for setting up, operating and tending to machines to mix and blend chemical raw materials into finished goods. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to work schedule and be able to report to work on time and work throughout the assigned schedule and shift
  • Accept direction from shift supervisor
  • May move materials manually or with forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or other equipment
  • Compound and process raw materials, scents and dyes according to batch ticket
  • Weigh or measure raw materials prior to putting into mixing tanks
  • Dump or pour specified amounts of raw materials into mixing tanks via pumps or manual means
  • Start machines to mix or blend ingredients and allow them to mix for specified times as per instructions
  • Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Stop mixing or blending equipment per instructions on the batch ticket once specified product quantity is obtained
  • Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
  • Record production data on specified forms
  • Clean and maintain mixing tanks, equipment, and work area
  • Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


  • Stand, walk, handle, reach outward and above shoulder, climb and bend frequently and squat occasionally
  • Lift or carry up to 50 pounds, frequently
  • Push or pull up to 100 pounds frequently
  • Be able to judge distance, color, periphery and depth


WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Work in a humid environment
  • Work near moving mechanical parts
  • Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
  • May handle caustic or acidic chemicals after appropriate training and with appropriate PPE
  • Moderate noise level from forklifts and other equipment
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Ability to work effectively and get along with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or job type and with a wide variety of personalities in groups or individually
  • Complete required safety training, perform tasks in a safe manner, follow safety policies
  • Wear specified personal protective equipment which may include steel/composite toe work boots, safety glasses, aprons, protective gloves or respirators, hoods, masks, face shields etc. as required
  • Change PPE throughout shift as required for process
  • Ability to create and blend batches accurately
  • Read batch tickets to determine production specifications and information
  • Possess basic math skills - adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
  • Ability to communicate verbally in English in order to give directions or request information from Supervisor or Manager
  • Ability to write short notes or comments to Supervisor or Manager in English
  • Must be detailed oriented
  • Meet the quantity requirements according to the production schedule
  • Follow written and verbal directions