What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Compounding Prep Associate position at The Visual Pak Companies?
Compounding Prep Associate
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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.
30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.
Position Title: Compounding Prep Associate
Reporting into Title: Compounding Supervisor
Position Purpose/Summary: The Compounding Prep Associate is responsible for operating a variety of pumps that transfer liquids, semi-solids, gases, or powdered materials from the mixing tanks to the storage tanks. The associate is also responsible for proper cleaning, sanitation and upkeep of the mixing and storage tanks and all associated equipment, hoses, clamps, pumps etc.
Direct Reports
None
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education
Travel: None
Vehicle/Transportation (own): Able to meet work location and work time expectations
Tools (own): None
Technology (own): None
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .
Join the PAK
The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.
30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.
Position Title: Compounding Prep Associate
Reporting into Title: Compounding Supervisor
Position Purpose/Summary: The Compounding Prep Associate is responsible for operating a variety of pumps that transfer liquids, semi-solids, gases, or powdered materials from the mixing tanks to the storage tanks. The associate is also responsible for proper cleaning, sanitation and upkeep of the mixing and storage tanks and all associated equipment, hoses, clamps, pumps etc.
Direct Reports
None
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.
- Perform related duties and projects as assigned by management.
- Works directly with the Compounding Supervisor to coordinate and implement all directives in a positive and professional manner for compounding and production
- Safely loads, unloads, and transfers chemicals from rail cars, tankers, totes, and drums to holding tanks for production
- Observes pressure gauges and flow meters, and adjusts valves to regulate speed of pumps and control pressure and rate of flow of materials
- Maintains pumps and lines by replacing filters and gaskets, tightening connections, and adjusting pumps
- Collects samples of rinse water and material for lab analysis
- Record product temperature, quantities and/or levels in storage tanks
- Inventories contents of storage tanks
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all mixing and storage tanks in accordance with all company SOP’s.
- Follow 5s and safety policies and procedures
- Will be trained to operate forklift
- Number of blends transferred per shift
- Length of time for cleaning and sanitizing tanks
- Blends transferred on time for production
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Subsidy
- Childcare Resources
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 years’ experience required related to using valves, piping, pumps, and processing equipment.
- Skilled at problem solving, decision-making, prioritizing work, organizing and getting the necessary information from relevant sources.
- Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus.
- Able to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.
- Must be able to pass respirator fit test
- Must be able to work in outdoors environment wearing all required PPE to include face shield, goggles, respirator, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand and walk for 8 or more hours
- Able to climb tank stairs, operate valves, pumps, and gauges
- Able to function in a semi loud environment, with frequent loud bursts of noise (such as backup siren)
- Able to read measuring devices
Travel: None
Vehicle/Transportation (own): Able to meet work location and work time expectations
Tools (own): None
Technology (own): None
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .
