Under the direction of the Crew Leader, performs compounding of materials in a batch processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification, to schedule and on time. In this role, you will work 1st shift, 5AM-3:30PM, Mon-Thurs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce quality products as scheduled and on time.
- Complete daily production requirements by following production schedule.
- Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Crew Leader.
- Complete pre-compounding process. Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket. Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately.
- Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly.
- Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket.
- Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket.
- Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required.
- Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.
- Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use.
- Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.
- Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift.
- Equipment must be kept cleaned of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.
- Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.
- Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.
- Maintain a safe working environment by following the W. F. Taylor “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy.
- Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests.
- Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting.
- Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
- Train designated employees on compounding procedures.
- Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.