Compounder

*** We are working 12 hr shifts. Regular attendance and punctuality are a job requirement.

*** Forklift experience preferred

The compounder (chemical mixer) is a complex job that requires a broad skill set. They tend equipment that mixes chemicals, weighs or measures quantities of ingredients following a formula, operates multiple valves, starts the mixing process & allows it to continue for a specified period of time, transfers material between several areas or tanks, test solutions in tanks or totes using various types of test equipment to detect variations from standards, adjust or makes adds of appropriate ingredients to restore solution to standard. They also record test results, detailed batch data and inventory information.

Physical Requirements and Safety (Qualifications)

• Impeccable safety record
• Must have the physical ability to stand for a long period of time
• Must have sufficient physical reflexes
• Be self motivated and able to perform with little supervision
• Good hand- eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• General math skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job: bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, or lifting up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift unassisted.
• Responsible for personal safety & following the safety requirements of the company
• Maintaining & working in accordance with Occupational Safety Health Administration norm.

Please read the following job description in it's entirety!!!!

· Tends equipment that mixes chemicals. Weighs or measures quantities of ingredients following written formulas.

· Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

· Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment

· Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using moving equipment or hand tools.

· Examine materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to established standards.

· Start machines to mix or blend ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times.

· Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools

· Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps or conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.

· Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.

· Read work orders to determine production specifications or information

· Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.

· Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.

· Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.

· Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.

· Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.

· Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.

· Unload mixtures into containers for further processing.

· Compound or process ingredients according to formulas.

· Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, using hand tools.

· Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

· Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

· Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

· Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

· Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

· Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

· Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

· Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

· Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

· Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job

· Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

· Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

· Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

· Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

· Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

· Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

· Time Management - Managing one's own time

· Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

· Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

· Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

· Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

· Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

· Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

· Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

· Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Calhoun, GA 30701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17