Chemical Blender Helper

AdeptHR; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AdeptHR is seeking a dedicated Chemical Blender in Corona, CA. This full-time, non-exempt role involves weighing ingredients, mixing batches, recording material usage, and transferring finished compounds while adhering to GMP and safety regulations.

You will set up blenders, verify ingredients, document batch data, and communicate with material handling teams. Forklift certification is required, and ability to lift up to 100 lbs is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral English instructions.
• Must have basic math skills for weights and volumes.
• Able to lift powder bags up to 100 lbs.
• Good troubleshooting skills are required.
• Forklift experience and certification are required.
• Experience in mixing/blending chemicals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start all mixing tanks and blenders.
• Follow all safety rules, SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Obtain and understand documentation for batches.
• Ensure correct ingredients and record lot numbers.
• Handle chemicals and ingredients in predetermined quantities.
• Operate equipment safely (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts).
• Monitor raw materials and weights for each batch.
• Return unused materials to inventory with correct quantities.
• Follow batch approval and adjustments per lab instructions.
• Clean equipment as needed.
• Escalate issues to lead/supervisor.
• Coordinate with material handlers and managers for batches.
• Complete batch documentation promptly.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Blender

Department: H-Room

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 (DOE)

Location: Corona, CA

Reports to: Batching Manager

Schedule: Shift 1 - Monday-Friday -5:45am- 2:30pm

About the position:

Weigh Up includes calculating quantities of ingredients; weighing and measuring ingredients; performing mixing operations; recording raw material usage; transferring finished compounds to holding vessels; cleaning and sanitizing mixing and storage vessels; assuring all chemicals and products are handled and stored to avoid contamination in accordance with standard production formulation, mixing instructions, state, federal and GMP regulations.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Set up and start all mixing tanks and blenders
• Responsible for following all safety rules, SOPs and GMP guidelines
• Obtains and understands all documentation for making batches
• Ensure correct ingredients are used for each batch. Records lot # for each ingredient
• Pumping and pouring chemicals into blend tanks in predetermined quantities
• Operates equipment (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, etc.) safely and accurately
• Monitors raw materials used on each blend to ensure they are added correctly with accurate weights
• Ensures all raw materials returned to inventory have the correct quantity and information on containers and containers are in good condition
• Follows lab instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and any additional requirements
• Cleans equipment when needed
• Refers issues/problems to lead and/or supervisor
• Communicates with material handlers and managers when materials are needed, and batches are ready to pack
• Completes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English, including safety rules, operating procedures, product recipes, material identification, etc.
• Must have mathematical unit skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Able to perform these operations using unit weight and volume measurements
• Able to manipulate powder bags up to 100 lbs.
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Forklift experience and certification is required
• Previous experience mixing/blending chemicals