ICP is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. The Chemical Operator/Batchmaker role is responsible for adding the indicated raw materials to a mixer following a batch instruction sheet with special attention to quality, follows established standard operating procedures with attention to safety rules and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Follows daily scheduled activities as indicated by supervisor.
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Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.
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Batching/weighing/sampling material.
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Blend and weigh ingredients to the specifications of the SOP.
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Follows standard operating procedures, company policies and safety regulations.
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Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in work area and throughout the facility.
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Responsible for the daily upkeep of work area and any equipment included in it.
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Promptly reports any problems or out of the ordinary situations to supervisor.
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Maintain schedule efficiency to meet production demand.
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Maintains close communication with supervisor and QC technician during the batch process.
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Responsible for reporting and/or recording inventory movements resulting from each batch onto a batch sheet.
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Performs periodic sampling for quality control.
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Follows direction from supervisor and/or QC technician to ensure product meets established quality control standards.
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May be required to assist in general labor tasks as needed and indicated by supervisor.
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May be required to assist in the training of new personnel on the safe operation of mixing equipment.
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Must have good attendance record and be on time.
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The above listing of primary functions is not to be considered an all-inclusive list of duties.
Skills/Experience:
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Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
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Strong Attention to detail.
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Forklift experience a plus.
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Ability to Multi-task and watch multiple processes at the same time.
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Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus.
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Have experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
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Have basic math skills and be able to apply them in a work environment.
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Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
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Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team
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After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
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Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
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Clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
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Must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
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Clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.
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Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
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Employee must be able to hear and speak.
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Employee must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
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Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
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Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
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Employee must be able to stand for extended periods.
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Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.
