Batch Technician - First Shift
Alene Candles · Milford, NH · 1 mo ago
Engineering$24/hrFull-time
About the Role
The Batch Technician is a physical role with lifting, bending, twisting, and being on your feet the entire shift. This position is onsite at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH.
Responsibilities
- Follow batch sheets and standard formulas to accurately identify and measure amounts and weights of components for each job when required or use prepared "kit" of materials ready for mixing
- Combine components in tanks to produce and supply wax batches for fill lines
- Complete all necessary paperwork thoroughly and accurately to meet company and customer SOP's
- Maintain accurate records of each drum to track fragrance and other components used
- Review work schedules and work with Supervision to anticipate and meet production demand
- Develop component knowledge to alert Supervision of low inventory levels or potential shortages and maintain records for proper and accurate inventory control
- Maintain the condition of equipment and tools assigned to the area as well as cleanliness and organization of the area to assure a safe working environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- 12 months related experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
- Specific vision ability to distinguish between color
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly required to walk, use hands to handle or touch, reach, talk, hear, and smell
- May be required to kneel, crouch, sit, climb, or balance
- May lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to stand for 8-10 hours
- Ability to do repetitive lifting motions
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and aromas
- Occasionally exposed to airborne particles
- Noise level is usually moderate
Schedule
3:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, although the start time may vary depending on the needs of the business. During the busy season (running through October), overtime is anticipated. The final two weeks of the year, we are shut down for the holidays and inventory; during this time we cannot guarantee full time hours for our employees.
Pay
$24.00/hour, with a $2,000 sign on bonus split into two payments: $1,000 in your first paycheck, and $1,000 in your first check after completing 90 days of service.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Voluntary PTO Donation Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- "Alene Gives Back" - paid volunteer program