Chemical Production Operator

About the role

The Chemical Batch Blender position is available within the chemical production department at Magnaflux's DeWitt, IA facility. Regular hours are Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and follows all Safety and ISO guidelines and procedures
• Identifies, selects, pulls and stages approved materials for manufacturing and filling
• Accurately measures, weighs, and adds chemical raw materials manually or automatically to storage tanks and mixing tanks
• Makes materials according to shop orders and mixing work instructions
• Sanitizes and cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Maintains raw material inventory utilizing kanban system
• Maintains quality of raw materials and finished goods
• Maintains production records and reporting as required
• Reports maintenance issues
• Contributes ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
• Recommends safety improvements as necessary
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily
• Assists in training and supports other lines as needed
• Transports raw materials and finished products via forklift (forklift training provided)
• Performs various other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; batch mixing experience in chemical or related industry preferred
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Good level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic
• Must be able to follow management requests and communicate effectively

Benefits

Best in class benefits including affordable medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA with a company match, Income Protection Benefits, Industry leading 401(k) plan with company match, Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, Parental Leave, Matching Gift and Volunteer Program.