Batch Maker

Function of Beauty; Ralpho Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Function of Beauty seeks a Batch Maker to join a detail-oriented, problem-solving team responsible for mixing ingredients and following product formulas to produce high-quality customizable hair, skin, and body care products.

You will follow established processes, weigh and measure ingredients, and perform in-process checks while adhering to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes with automated equipment.
• Strong math skills and the ability to work with measurement units (g, kg, lb, l, gal, %).
• Careful, accurate and efficient work following specific instructions and quality/safety standards.
• Ability to solve problems with initiative and communicate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow the established manufacturing process to make a batch.
• Calculate amounts of ingredients needed for batch requirements.
• Weigh raw materials as determined by formula requirements.
• Mix, blend, cook, pump, and complete all required batches per batch records and job orders.
• Follow safety hazards and procedures, including proper PPE use.
• Adhere to GMP and GDP requirements and data integrity for batch documentation.
• Perform in-process checks and record notable characteristics; adjust color as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Math skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Position Summary:

The Batch Maker is part of a detailed-oriented, problem-solving team responsible for mixing ingredients and following the required steps determined by the product formula to produce quality, world-class customizable hair, skin, and body care products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the established manufacturing process to make a batch.
• Calculate amounts of ingredients needed for various batch requirements
• Weigh raw materials as determined by formula requirements for batch preparation
• Mix, blend, cook, pump, and perform all tasks related to completing all required batches following batch record and job order schedule
• Understand and follow safety hazards and procedures in operation, including proper PPE use.
• Follow site current GMP and GDP requirements, including data integrity requirements for Batch documentation.
• Perform in-process checks on the batches and record all notable characteristics, and introduces color adjustments as required

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment
• Good math skills, including understanding measurement units (g, kg, lb., l, gal, %, etc.)
• Ability to perform tasks carefully, accurately, and efficiently following specific instructions and complying with quality and safety standards
• Ability to problem solve and take the initiative with solid communication skills and team-focus

Physical Demands:

• Lift and move objects up to 50 pounds each
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Able to work any shift, including overtime
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10:00AM - 8:00PM
• Hourly rate: $19 per hour