BATCH MAKER

Hayward Laboratories, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Laboratories, Inc. is seeking skilled Batch Makers to produce Palmer's products. Starting wage with no experience is $20.50 per hour.

You will ensure product integrity using the appropriate equipment and processes as part of the essential manufacturing team. Responsibilities include following batch schedules, checking weights and codes, preparing tanks and equipment, submitting samples for quality control, and coordinating with the batching team.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with approved history.
• 1 year of forklift experience.
• Experience with scales and measurement tools.
• Familiar with batching equipment and safety PPE.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily batch schedule and obtain batch cards.
• Check weight and material codes on containers before batching.
• Follow batching procedures and HMIS guidelines without exceptions.
• Check batch progress with the pre-weigher and stage as needed.
• Review batch cards and procedures for upcoming batches.
• Prepare tanks, pumps, fillers, hoses and fittings; re-sanitize with 70% IPA.
• Communicate daily requirements to pump/sanitizer teams.
• Submit a sample and batch card to Quality Control for approval.
• Add any necessary adjustments and relay to batching lead for weight calculations.
• Notify batching manager when batch is approved for pumping.
• Will be going up and down ladders and standing for long periods.

Skills

Forklift experience

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Scales

Measuring Equipment

Forklift (electric-standup)

Pallet jack

Drum Tippers

Bar Code Scanners

Pumps

Mills

Powder Funnels

Homogoniers

Steam / cooling valves

Temp Recorders

Hot Water Heaters

Respirators

Job description

Description

Hayward Laboratories is looking for skilled Batch Makers to make Palmer's products, starting wage with no experience $20.50. You'll be responsible for the integrity of the product using the appropriate equipment and processes. The Batch Maker is an essential part of the product making process.

Essential Job Function:

• They will follow daily schedule for batch assignments. They will attain batch cards from the appropriate file in the batching office
• Employee is to make sure to completely check weight and material codes on containers before batching. The integrity of the batch is ultimately the compounder’s responsibility.
• The compounder is to make sure to follow all batching procedures and HMIS guidelines when compounding all batches. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this procedure.
• The compounder will check the progress of all batches with the pre weigher. If batch is pre weighted, stage it properly near the appropriate batching tank.
• The compounder will review the batch cards and procedures for upcoming batches.
• The compounder is responsible for preparing tanks, pumps, fillers, hoses, fittings, etc. for upcoming batches. They will be responsible for re-sanitizing equipment utilizing 70% IPA where necessary.
• The employee will communicate to the pump/sanitizer what the requirements are for the following day. It is their responsibility to assure all is prepared.
• The compounder will submit a sample and batch card to Quality Control and attain approval for the batch.
• If adjustments are necessary, the compounder will go to the Batching Pre Weigh Lead or Batching Manager for a weight calculations sheet. When it is allocated, they will go to the pre weigher for the proper chemical. The compounder will add adjustments to the batch and reflect the adjustments on the Batch card. Steps six and seven will be repeated as necessary.
• The compounder will notify the batching manager when the batch is approved for pumping.
• Will be going up and down ladders and be on feet throughout the day.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications needed:

Valid Driver’s License/approved driver history report

1 year of forklift experience

• Scales
• Measuring Equipment
• Forklift (electric-standup)
• Pallet jack
• Drum Tippers
• Bar Code Scanners
• Pumps
• Mills
• Powder Funnels
• Homogoniers
• Steam / cooling valves on each tank
• Temp Recorders
• Hot Water Heaters
• Respirators