Liquid Mixer

Solenis LLC; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global producer of specialty chemicals as a vital member of the manufacturing team! This role involves performing essential tasks to ensure production efficiency and safety. You will operate mixing tanks, monitor processes, and maintain quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. The company values its workforce and offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for growth. If you are action-oriented and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of high volume plant manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing tank controls and monitor production processes.
• Accurately record chemical usage and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Drive for Results

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

To work in the manufacturing areas, performing routine tasks such as labeling, stacking, packing, wiping or assembling of finished goods. Each task will be performed in the area specified by the Production Supervisor to support the needs of Production, and in a safe manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the mixing tank controls and valve selection; know how raw materials are used; set mixing blade speeds, pump speeds and water temperatures for each tank and batch being made.
• Read each Product Instruction Sheet to learn how the batch is to be made.
• Monitor tank scale for proper operation.
• Mix batches by closely following the instructions on each batch sheet.
• Accurately record the chemical usage on all batch sheets including adjustments made when directed by the lab or pH balance formula.
• Inspect, clean and properly tag production holding tanks. Transfer finished batches as required to meet the schedule.
• Follow all company policies and procedures. This includes the verification of raw materials prior to adding them to batches.
• Transact raw material SKU's via SAP.
• Perform routine cycle counts for all mix raw materials and reconcile mix PSA's via SAP
• Occasionally will be responsible for retrieving and returning raw materials necessary for production
• Test samples required per SOP's and SKU's
• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience required: 2-3 years of high volume plant manufacturing experience required. 1+ year plant chemical processing experience preferred
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs several times each day
  • Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time
  • Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis
  • Employee must use and maintain their PPE, and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules.
  • The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills
• Problem Solving: High degree of analysis, problem solving and creativity
• Technical Skills: Must be able to solve mathematical problems at the high school level. Must also have some basic hand tool skills
• Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences, admits mistakes; doesn't misinterpret him/herself for personal gain. Stands up for convictions and values and makes difficult decisions
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others
• Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively
• Peer Relationships: Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers, and can be candid with peers
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Developing Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results

NOTE:

This Position Description describes the principal functions, the level of knowledge typically required, and the scope of responsibility for the position. This should not, however, be construed as an all-inclusive listing of requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, deemed necessary, and clearly defined via customized job descriptions or objective based management techniques.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]