Batch Maker III

Avery Dennison•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batchmaker will produce quality products as scheduled and on time and will be responsible for completing daily production requirements by following the production schedule. This role involves maintaining assigned equipment through required inspections, reporting any issues to the Crew Leader. The Batchmaker will also complete the pre-compounding process, locate and verify raw materials and supplies, and report shortages. They will produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly, documenting raw material usage and any discrepancies on the batch ticket. Additionally, the role requires preparing and delivering marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory, controlling the reintroduction or remix material into mixers, and maintaining a clean and safe work area by following routine housekeeping standards. This includes proper storage of materials, removal of empty containers, and cleaning of equipment and work areas. The Batchmaker must maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and guidelines, maintain respirator certification, participate in physical inventories and cycle counting, contribute to team efforts, and train designated employees on compounding procedures. Participation in investigations for safety, loss control, accidents, incidents, and rework may also be assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in a related field
Valid state driver’s license, with a good driving record
Mechanical aptitude with practical application skills
Analytical ability
Speak and write English clearly and distinctly
Perform with minimal supervision
Perform basic mathematical skills
Take direction and apply to the assigned task
Work performed is very physical in nature
Routine bending, stooping, stair climbing and reaching required
Lifting and carrying materials and supplies, typically weighting 50 pounds or more
Manual dexterity is required to operate tools, machinery, forklifts and controls
Special safety requirements, when working in a plant environment may apply
May be exposed to or required to handle hazardous materials
May work in temperature and weather extremes

Responsibilities

Complete daily production requirements by following production schedule.
Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post batch inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Crew Leader.
Complete pre-compounding process. Locate raw materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and quantities needed as indicated on batch ticket. Report shortages to the Crew leader, or in his/her absence, the Materials Department immediately.
Produce quality products by following batch ticket instructions, sequences, and quality control procedures exactly.
Document raw material use by recording consumption on the batch ticket.
Document all required information and any discrepancies in materials (additions or deletions), processing steps, temperature variations, etc., on the batch ticket.
Prepare and deliver marked batch samples to the Quality Control Laboratory as required.
Control the reintroduction or remix material into the mixers per Quality Control batch ticket instructions.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, facility and equipment by following routine housekeeping standards.
Cap or plug hose and plumbing fittings when not in use.
Properly store all properly capped, covered or closed operating supplies such as raw materials, drums, totes, etc. in their designated locations before the end of the shift.
Remove empty raw material containers, packages, bags and sacks before the end of the shift.
Equipment must be kept cleaned of raw material residue, chemicals and adhesive.
Sweep and mop work areas as needed and at the end of each shift. Rinse mop heads and mop buckets and return to the proper storage area after each use.
Return cleaning equipment to assigned area after each use.
Maintain a safe working environment by following the W. F. Taylor “Safety Rules and Guidelines” and the “Code of Safe Practices” as defined in the “Employee Safety Handbook”, and by Company policy.
Maintain respirator certification through required physicals and fit tests.
Participate in physical inventories and cycle counting.
Contribute to team effort, i.e. assisting in any area required, etc.
Train designated employees on compounding procedures.
Participate in safety, loss control, accident, incident and rework investigations, as assigned.