Batchmaker

Intercon Chemical Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

Term Life Policy

Direct Deposit

401(k) plan

Paid Vacations

Paid Sick Time

On-site gym

Job summary

Intercon Chemical Company in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a processing operator to manage the blending of chemical formulas and ensure product quality according to batch tickets.

The role requires following batch recipes, monitoring pumps, kettles, scales, and related equipment, and documenting batch records. This on-site position from 6:00am to 2:45pm, Monday to Friday, demands strict adherence to safety guidelines and proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of process equipment (pumps, kettles, tanks, hoses, valves etc.) according to established work instructions.
• Observes and operates various processing equipment including electric-powered pumps, pneumatic pumps, scales, flow meters, batch controllers and material handling equipment. Cleans and makes minor adjustments to the machinery and equipment.
• Follows all safety guidelines for the operation of powered production equipment and protection against all chemical hazards. Wears appropriate provided personal protective equipment.
• Inspects all raw materials used are labeled as conforming to internal quality standards
• Monitors the operation of appropriate machines and reports malfunctions to lead operator or foreman. Packs filled containers into corrugated cases as required. Monitors the production line, watching for problems such as accumulation, jams or mispackaged product.
• Prepares returned unique chemical raw materials to their proper storage container and location.
• Completes accurate record keeping of materials used and produced.
• Adheres to department quality benchmarks, inventory guidelines, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintains the cleanliness of surrounding areas and any equipment used during the course of the work shift.

Job description

Company Information

Intercon Chemical Company is proud to be a privately held chemical manufacturer centrally located in St. Louis, Missouri. For over 35 years, broadline distributors have chosen Intercon as their chemical supplier. Intercon strives to be leaders in a highly innovative industry and works hard to deliver the best service to our customers.

Intercon provides a range of benefits to its employee that currently include: Employer Supplemented Medical Insurance, Employer Paid Long and Short Term Disability, Employer Paid Term Life Policy, Direct Deposit, 401(k) plan, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Time, On-site workout room and more.

HOURS

6:00am - 2:45pm, Monday-Friday

SUMMARY

The position is responsible for operating processing machinery used in the blending of chemical formulas. The operator is expected to ensure the quality and conformity of blended liquid and powder products according to established standards. The operator is required to follow batch recipe instructions. These recipes or batch tickets require following the proper quantity addition of unique raw materials according to a specified order while documenting specific lot information. Additional mixing instructions detailed on the batch ticket may need to be followed. Various pumps, scales, hoses and kettles are used in the blending of these products.

ESENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. These duties are not in any specific order.

• Maintains the cleanliness of process equipment (pumps, kettles, tanks, hoses, valves etc.) according to established work instructions.


• Observes and operates various processing equipment including electric-powered pumps, pneumatic pumps, scales, flow meters, batch controllers and material handling equipment. Cleans and makes minor adjustments to the machinery and equipment.


• Follows all safety guidelines for the operation of powered production equipment and protection against all chemical hazards. Wears appropriate provided personal protective equipment.


• Inspects all raw materials used are labeled as conforming to internal quality standards


• Monitors the operation of appropriate machines and reports malfunctions to lead operator or foreman. Packs filled containers into corrugated cases as required. Monitors the production line, watching for problems such as accumulation, jams or mispackaged product.


• Prepares returned unique chemical raw materials to their proper storage container and location.


• Completes accurate record keeping of materials used and produced.


• Adheres to department quality benchmarks, inventory guidelines, standard operating procedures and work instructions.


• Maintains the cleanliness of surrounding areas and any equipment used during the course of the work shift.

EOE