Batch Maker/Compounder

Meridian Adhesives Group

Dalton, GA

$18 to $20 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Nights

Job Description

Batch Maker/Compounder Job Description

Taylor Adhesives is currently hiring for 1st & 2nd shift Batch Makers. Pay starts at $17-19 per hr depending on experience. 2nd shift receives a $0.75 shift differential. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Please send your resume with your response.

Highlights:

We offer a great Benefit, 401k match, and PTO package.

**1st Shift 7am-5:30pm Monday - Thursday**

**2nd Shift 3pm-1:30am Monday - Thursday**

Position Summary:

A Batch Maker performs mixing/blending of materials in a batch processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification, to schedule and on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Crew leader.

Complete pre-batch making process. Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket. Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately.

Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly.

Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket.

Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket.

Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required.

Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions.

Housekeeping:

Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.

Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.

Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift.

Equipment must be kept cleaned of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.

Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.

Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.

Safety:

Maintain a safe working environment by following the W. F. Taylor “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy.

Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests.

Other Duties:

Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting.

Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.

Train designated employees on batch making procedures.

Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge:

High School Diploma or GED Ideal
Experience in a related field; Completion of Batch Maker/Compounder training required
Current Forklift certification training
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make proper decisions
Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
Ability to apply analytical thinking and actions
Ability to perform basic math and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to take direction and apply to assigned tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to bend, twist and climb. This employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk. This position will require lifting and carrying materials and supplies weighing 50lbs or more. The work performed may require moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. This will require average memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information; moderate level of complexity for decision making; and average time pressure of decision making. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee may be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials. May work in temperature and weather extremes. Special safety requirements may apply when working in a plant environment or outdoors.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.75 - $19.75 per hour

Benefits: