Batch Maker

Hayward Laboratories is looking for skilled Batch Makers to make Palmer's products, starting wage with no experience $20.50. You'll be responsible for the integrity of the product using the appropriate equipment and processes. The Batch Maker is an essential part of the product making process.

Essential Job Function:

• They will follow daily schedule for batch assignments.  They will attain batch cards from the appropriate file in the batching office
• Employee is to make sure to completely check weight and material codes on containers before batching.  The integrity of the batch is ultimately the compounder’s responsibility.
• The compounder is to make sure to follow all batching procedures and HMIS guidelines when compounding all batches.  There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this procedure.
• The compounder will check the progress of all batches with the pre weigher.  If batch is pre weighted, stage it properly near the appropriate batching tank.
• The compounder will review the batch cards and procedures for upcoming batches.
• The compounder is responsible for preparing tanks, pumps, fillers, hoses, fittings, etc. for upcoming batches.  They will be responsible for re-sanitizing equipment utilizing 70% IPA where necessary.
• The employee will communicate to the pump/sanitizer what the requirements are for the following day.  It is their responsibility to assure all is prepared.
• The compounder will submit a sample and batch card to Quality Control and attain approval for the batch.
• If adjustments are necessary, the compounder will go to the Batching Pre Weigh Lead or Batching Manager for a weight calculations sheet.  When it is allocated, they will go to the pre weigher for the proper chemical.  The compounder will add adjustments to the batch and reflect the adjustments on the Batch card.  Steps six and seven will be repeated as necessary.
• The compounder will notify the batching manager when the batch is approved for pumping.
• Will be going up and down ladders and be on feet throughout the day.

Minimum Qualifications needed:

Valid Driver’s License/approved driver history report

1 year of forklift experience

Employee is required to use different types of equipment as listed:

• Scales
• Measuring Equipment
• Forklift (electric-standup)
• Pallet jack
• Drum Tippers
• Bar Code Scanners
• Pumps
• Mills
• Powder Funnels
• Homogoniers
• Steam / cooling valves on each tank
• Temp Recorders
• Hot Water Heaters
• Respirators