Batch Maker I

Horizon Tool, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Tool, Inc. in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Batch Maker I to handle compounding and mixing of raw materials to meet exact specifications.

You will weigh and verify materials, operate mixers, and document batch records to ensure product quality and safety. The ideal candidate has strong organization and teamwork skills, basic math and computer proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or liquid blending in food and/or pharmaceutical environment a plus.
• Proficient in basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, check and verify materials when mixing specific chemical compounds for product formulation.
• Handle raw materials; use required quantities to adjust vessels for products; sample and verify finished product and record usage.
• Prepare mixing equipment, load raw materials, and monitor the mixing process.
• Produce product by mixing materials, complete documentation and electronic checks.
• Maintain quality, safe and clean working environment; clean equipment for next batch.
• Monitor equipment and perform calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Batch Maker I is responsible for the compounding and mixing of raw materials to create finished products. This includes ensuring that all products are made to the correct specifications.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in manufacturing or liquid blending in food and or pharmaceutical environment a plus
• cGMP & or ISO 22716 a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Proficient in basic math and computer skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Minimum Qualifications (Must have/non-negotiable)

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in manufacturing or liquid blending in food and or pharmaceutical environment a plus
• Proficient in basic math and computer skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• cGMP, ISO 22716

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the accurate weighing, checking and verification when mixing specific chemical compounds for product formulation
• Handles raw materials; uses required quantities to change compounding vessels to product pharmaceutical and personal care products. Sample and verifies finished product, records raw material usage and completes batch records
• Prepares mixing equipment in accordance with established procedures; sets equipment controls; verifies and loads raw materials into the mixer
• Produces product by mixing raw materials, monitoring the mixing process, completing required documentation and electronic checks
• Maintains quality standards, operations, and a safe and clean working environment
• Cleans mixing equipment and prepares for the next batch
• Performs monitoring of mixing and ancillary support equipment throughout formulation and filling, executes calibrations and preventive maintenance activities
• Other duties assigned by management

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Will be exposed to noise and temperature variations