Batch Maker

Hayward Laboratories•East Stroudsburg, PA

About The Position

Hayward Laboratories is hiring Batch Makers to make Palmer's products. The starting wage for applicants with no experience is $20.50. The Batch Maker is responsible for product integrity and for using appropriate equipment and processes throughout the product-making process. The posting refers to the role's operator as a compounder and describes responsibilities for preparing, compounding, checking, and obtaining approval for batches.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and approved driver history report.
One year of forklift experience.
Ability to use the equipment listed in the posting.
The role involves going up and down ladders and being on one’s feet throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Follow the daily schedule for batch assignments.
Obtain batch cards from the appropriate file in the batching office.
Check container weights and material codes before batching.
Follow all batching procedures and HMIS guidelines when compounding batches; product integrity is the compounder’s responsibility.
Check batch progress with the pre-weigher and properly stage pre-weighed batches near the appropriate batching tank.
Review batch cards and procedures for upcoming batches.
Prepare tanks, pumps, fillers, hoses, fittings, and other equipment for upcoming batches.
Re-sanitize equipment with 70% IPA where necessary.
Communicate the following day’s requirements to the pump/sanitizer and ensure preparations are complete.
Submit a sample and batch card to Quality Control and obtain batch approval.
When adjustments are needed, obtain a weight-calculations sheet from the Batching Pre Weigh Lead or Batching Manager, obtain the required chemical from the pre-weigher, add the adjustments, and record them on the batch card; repeat as necessary.
Notify the batching manager when a batch is approved for pumping.