Pre-Batch Material Handler

This position is accountable for the assembly of raw materials per the batch ticket to ensure that specified and approved materials are provided and delivered to the manufacturing floor when needed. The Prebatch Operator is responsible for weighing out the raw materials, labeling them and accurately moving them in the inventory system.

Additional Information:

Schedule: D Shift Nights 6:00pm - 6:00am 2-2-3 Schedule

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

Responsible for measuring and/or checking pre-weighted pigments and liquids required by batch card, including operation of computer system

Execute accuracy in picking raw materials by proper item, weight, and lot number using smart scale

Maintain the organization and cleanliness of warehouse

Properly label and return raw materials to correct locations

Follow directions on batch slips to compound properly and maintain approved order-of-addition.

Capable of handling and moving heavy raw materials e.g. 500-pound drums and 50-pound bags of pigment

Accurately complete a minimum of averaging 3 raw material picks per hour in a 12-hour shift

Knows procedure for placing hazardous wastes/adding hazardous wastes into satellite accumulation drums and hazardous waste tanks with the proper markings and labels and placing lids on containers

Ensures lids are properly sealed/fitted on drums, tanks and containers

Must be able to work a 12-hours a day schedule

Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and procedures and participates in the plant safety program including the wearing of appropriate safety apparel

Must be certified by the Company to operate forklift and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Perform housekeeping duties as assigned and keeps area and equipment clean

Properly handle hazardous waste as part of manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw material handling, and clean-up activities, in order to protect personnel, property and the environment.

Follow all EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and guidelines, including RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)

Maintain ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications

This position will also be classified as a "Hazardous Waste Handler"

Responsible for the direct handling of hazardous waste generated in their area. This includes assuring that wastes are placed into the proper containers, waste containers are properly labeled, waste containers are kept closed except when adding or removing waste and wastes are stored with labels visible and with adequate space. Responsibilities also include performing emergency response procedures in the event of a hazardous material emergency

Both initial training for new employees and annual refresher training will consist of the same instruction. Facility personnel will be trained by corporate instructors (or other representatives trained by corporate instructors to conduct training) via lectures, slides and videotapes in the proper procedures in each of the following hazardous waste areas: hazardous waste identification, use and management of containers, labeling/marking, accumulation area requirements, emergency procedures/ contingency plan, spill response and cleanup

If designated to handle Hazardous Waste 90-day accumulation are