COMPOUNDING 3rd shift

Nice-pak Products Llc; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nice-pak Products Llc is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to support compounding operations in a wet, humid environment. The role requires batch weighing, PLC-assisted mixing, and SAP material handling to ensure timely production of finished goods.

You will collaborate with QC and maintenance to uphold safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have at least two years in manufacturing, familiarity with PLC systems, and the ability to lift 50 lb.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in personal care or food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and batch materials using scales and PLC-controlled mixers.
• Transfer batches to storage and filling lines.
• Perform cleaning of processing and transfer equipment.
• Issue raw materials in SAP and report finished batches for QC disposition.
• Provide QC with batch samples for disposition according to formula cards.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and logs as directed by management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to maximize uptime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience

Job description

Summary:The Compounding 1’s primary purpose is to provide, in a timely manner, furnished formulas to be used on all packaging lines thru use of safe and efficient work practices.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts, all day, every dayPresent for work when scheduled is a mandatory function. Work hours may extend beyond normal business hours based upon the workload of the departmentCompliance to all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatoryWeigh and make batches with various types of scales, processing vessels utilizing either manual control of mixer speeds, mix durations and heating/cooling or PLC controlled mixer speeds, mix durations and heating/coolingTransfer batches from various types of processing vessels to storage vessels utilizing either manual control of valves, plumbing and pump speeds or PLC controlled valves, plumbing and pump speedsPerform cleaning of processing vessels, storage vessels, and transfer plumbing either manually or with PLC controlled CIP (clean-in-place) system, including scheduled line circuit cleaningPerform various transactions in SAP to issue raw materials to batches and report finished batches for disposition by QC labProvide the QC lab with batch samples as instructed by formula cards for quality dispositionPerform daily general housekeeping and specific housekeeping as instructed by management occasionallyComplete cleaning logs and batch records accurately and timely, as soon as task is performedAbility to troubleshoot equipment and processes as required by compounding area to ensure maximum filling up timePerform other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneCompetencies:Basic knowledge of personal computers, including Windows and SAP preferredAbility to handle all forms of electric pallet jacks and drum hoistsAbility to connect/disconnect various forms of plumbing to the processing vessels to complete various raw material additions, including the combining of multiple sub-batches to complete a main batchAbility to connect/disconnect plumbing at the output of processing vessels to transfer the batches to storage vessels and at the output of storage vessels to transfer the batches to filling lines using custom wrenches of various sizes, including use of “pigs” to assist in the thorough transfer of complete batches with as little waste as possibleAbility to connect/disconnect processing aids such as colloid mills to the output of processing vessels using custom wrenches of various sizesAbility to use various types of PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses/goggles, respirators, and harnesses depending upon the job requirementsAbility to use an overhead hoist system to assist with addition of heavy drummed raw materials to batches or to pre-weigh raw materials for batchesCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneTravel:LimitedWork Environment:Ability to follow requirements necessary to work in a wet, humid environment. Ability to work in a dusty environment by wearing appropriate Protective Personal Equipment. Ability to work with corrosive, caustic and acidic chemicals utilizing appropriate Protective Personal Equipment.Physical Demands:Standing, walking, ascending and descending steps, handling bags/drums, making piping connections 65% of the time on job. Ability to lift 50 lb. load continuously for 1 hour.Education Requirements:High School Diploma or GED required. Basic math skills.Experience Requirements:At least two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a personal care or food related industry. Prior experience as a packaging technician preferred. Previous working knowledge of PLC (programmable logic control) system preferred.