What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Mixer position at Spark Talent Acquisition, Inc.?
.Position: Chemical Mixer
Location: Ferndale, MI
Pay: $20-22
Contract to Hire
Shift: 7am-330pm
Position Summary:
A person in this position is responsible for operating production equipment to manufacture chemical batches in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all local state and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work from written procedures to process, purify, and chemically fabricate products and their compounds through a sequence of batch operations.
- Operate equipment, including reactors, tanks, pumps, mixers, pH meters, level meters, flow meters, valves, and hoses used in the manufacture of said products.
- Handle liquid and solid chemicals using pumps, scales and flow meters.
- Weigh, measure and check raw materials and finished products to ensure that batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained.
- Perform product weighing, packaging, labeling, and boxing operations in accordance with SOP's.
- Locate materials in the warehouse and transport to manufacturing areas using a forklift as needed
- Collect process samples and interface with laboratory personnel for analysis.
- Maintain required log sheets including but not limited to batch tickets, packaging sheets, scrubber operation log, pH meter calibration, and equipment inspections.
- Attend required HSE training including Hazardous Waste Management, emergency response, and Hazard Communication, and demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of topics.
- Package, mark, and label Hazardous Waste containers.
- Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, OHSA'S 18001 standards.
- Communicate with shift leaders regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participate in shift meetings to assist in work planning and continuous improvement.
- Adheres to all corporate, plant, and safety policies/procedures.
- Wears personal protective equipment as applicable.
- Completes all assigned training including corporate, HSE and Quality specific requirements
- Train other chemical operators in operations, processes, and procedures as needed to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years of applicable experience making batchs, working and blending chemicals. Chemical manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Experience with sulfide or cyanide gold reaction processes or other precious metals products.
- Experience working in a clean-room environment
- Forklift certification and Hazardous Waste Operations certification preferable
About Spark Talent Acquisition:
Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves on team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
