Chemical Mixer, 1st shift

ICP Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group in Andover, MA, is seeking a Batchmaker to prepare and mix materials according to batch instructions, ensuring safety and quality. You will follow SOPs, weigh ingredients, and support production workflows in a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM shift with pay between $19.00 and $23.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining safe work areas, assisting QC, and participating in training new staff. Prior experience with chemicals and forklift is a plus, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Safety, quality, security, and operations policies must be understood and followed.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and monitor multiple processes simultaneously.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs is a plus.
• Experience with chemicals or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic math skills applied in a work setting.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt priorities as needed.
• Must communicate well and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily scheduled activities as directed by supervisor.
• Handle chemicals safely.
• Batching, weighing, and sampling materials.
• Blend and weigh ingredients per SOP.
• Follow SOPs, policies, and safety rules.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Report problems to supervisor promptly.
• Keep production schedule and QC updated.
• Assist in general labor tasks when needed.
• Train new personnel on safe equipment operation.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Multitasking

SOP literacy

Chemicals handling

Basic math

Team player

Communication skills

Vision 20/20

Physical stamina

Plant environment

Job description

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region

ICP in Andover is seeking a Batchmaker In this role to be responsible for adding the indicated raw materials to a mixer following a batch instruction sheet with special attention to quality, follows established standard operating procedures with attention to safety rules and company policies. Shift hours 6am to 2:30pm. Pay rate $19.00 to 23.00/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows daily scheduled activities as indicated by supervisor.
• Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner.
• Batching/weighing/sampling material.
• Blend and weigh ingredients to the specifications of the SOP.
• Follows standard operating procedures, company policies and safety regulations.
• Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in work area and throughout the facility.
• Responsible for the daily upkeep of work area and any equipment included in it.
• Promptly reports any problems or out of the ordinary situations to supervisor.
• Maintain schedule efficiency to meet production demand.
• Maintains close communication with supervisor and QC technician during the batch process.
• Responsible for reporting and/or recording inventory movements resulting from each batch onto a batch sheet.
• Performs periodic sampling for quality control.
• Follows direction from supervisor and/or QC technician to ensure product meets established quality control standards.
• May be required to assist in general labor tasks as needed and indicated by supervisor.
• May be required to assist in the training of new personnel on the safe operation of mixing equipment.
• Must have good attendance record and be on time.
• The above listing of primary functions is not to be considered an all-inclusive list of duties.

Experience and Skills Required

• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and watch multiple processes at the same time.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus.
• Experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Have basic math skills and be able to apply them in a work environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
• Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team
• After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
• Once trained, have a clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Once trained, must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
• Once trained, have a clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.
• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
• Must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.