Chemical Batch maker

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

• 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