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 benefits 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 safety eyewear & boot program

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery used in the production process, such as mixers, forklift trucks, and pallet jacks, and may operate and set up filling equipment, and packaging equipment such as a case sealer or shrink wrapper, case erector, etc.
• Compound and process raw materials, scents, and dyes according to batch ticket
• Weigh or measure raw materials prior to putting them 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 the 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
• Move finished products to pallets manually or with a forklift or other equipment
• Empty tanks of finished goods blended by Batchmakers into designated packaging.
• Adhere to work schedule and be able to report to work on time and work throughout the assigned schedule and shift
• Accept direction from the shift supervisor
• Examine products with equipment or by sight to conform to quality standards such as color, viscosity, labeling, fill level, etc.
• Observe equipment operations and notify the supervisor of any malfunctions
• Regulate the flow of liquids into containers via valves, ribbon blenders, and filling equipment
• Signal co-workers to direct them to move products during the packaging process
• Housekeeping duties include cleaning of work area and blending equipment
• Apply labels to products and/or cases
• Help load trucks
• Build out pallets
• Open to flexible scheduling

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Complete required safety training, perform tasks in a safe manner, and follow safety policies
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with a diverse team effectively.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to follow written and verbal instructions/directions
• Must be detail-oriented to follow specific packaging and work instructions
• Possess basic math skills - adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
• Must be able to work at a sustained pace, follow packaging instructions to produce quality work, and produce sufficient quantity or work as determined by production schedule and Production Planner
• Wear specified personal protective equipment as needed throughout the shift, which may include steel/composite toe work boots, safety glasses, aprons, protective gloves or respirators, hoods, masks, face shields, etc. as required
• 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

• Stand, walk, handle, reach outward and above the shoulder, climb and bend frequently, and squat occasionally
• The ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs. frequently; The ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Be able to judge distance, color, periphery, and depth
• Work in a humid environment
• Work near moving mechanical parts