Batchmaker, 1st shift - SUN

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market-leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America.

About the role

The Chemical Operator/Batchmaker role consists of adding the indicated raw materials to a mixer following a batch instruction sheet with special attention to quality, while adhering to established standard operating procedures, safety rules, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Follows daily scheduled activities as indicated by supervisor.
• Handles chemicals in a safe manner.
• Performs batching, weighing, and sampling of materials.
• Blends and weighs ingredients according to SOP specifications.
• Follows standard operating procedures, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in the work area and throughout the facility.
• Responsible for the daily upkeep of the work area and any equipment included in it.
• Promptly reports any problems or out-of-the-ordinary situations to supervisor.
• Maintains schedule efficiency to meet production demand.
• Maintains close communication with supervisor and QC technician during the batch process.
• Reports and/or records inventory movements resulting from each batch onto a batch sheet.
• Performs periodic sampling for quality control.
• Follows direction from supervisor and/or QC technician to ensure products meet quality control standards.
• May assist in general labor tasks as needed and indicated by supervisor.
• May assist in the training of new personnel on the safe operation of mixing equipment.
• Must maintain good attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to multitask and monitor multiple processes simultaneously.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs is a plus.
• Experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to apply them in a work environment.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and change priorities as needed.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• After training, must demonstrate understanding and competency in safety rules and regulations via written or verbal examination.
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
• Clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Familiarity with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for safe equipment operation.
• Clear understanding of Hazard Communication policies.

Working Conditions

• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Must be able to hear and speak.
• Must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop, or kneel.
• Must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.

Schedule

Shift hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime and Saturday work required during peak season.

Pay

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour. Actual pay is dependent on the candidate's overall skills for the role.

Benefits

• Progressive paid time off policy.
• 401K Employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Values-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Trust, and Execution.