Production Operator - Compounding

Major Function: 
Manufacture and package chemical products according to instructions and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Major Duties:

• Set up, operate, and monitor equipment used for producing and packaging products.
• Monitor batches for quality and safety parameters, including Critical Control Points and Control Points.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas according to company procedures.
• Promptly report all food safety, physical safety, and product quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Colloidal Silica Requirements:

• Control and monitoring of computerized systems for production.
• Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients following established procedures to create finished products.
• Record production, sanitation and test data accurately and legibly.
• Draw samples of products for quality tests.
• Fill containers with chemical products for sale or internal use.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repetitively.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protection Equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate production-related machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.
• Must be able to perform visual and olfactory observations.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department. 
   

Education and Experience: 

• Proficient in reading and mathematics at the high school graduate level.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of chemical or food processing is preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time Position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.