Chemical Packaging Operator

RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC•Batesville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Packaging Operator reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for labeling, filling, and packaging products for inventory or shipment. The role performs quality assurance activities to ensure products meet internal and external packaging and shipping expectations. The operator works with blended chemicals, including hazardous materials, and is expected to follow safety procedures and applicable government regulations. The position involves preparing and filling a range of container types, labeling and sealing them correctly, assembling shipping boxes, pulling packaging materials from inventory, completing batch documentation, and maintaining a clean work area and equipment. The operator also follows inventory rotation and order-filling procedures, supports team members when their own work is complete, and meets standards in the Functional Training Document program. The work may involve indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to temperature and humidity extremes, hazardous-material packages, personal protective equipment, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
Experience in a chemical-blending manufacturing environment with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, or a similar work environment.
At least two years of experience in manufacturing or an industrial industry, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Attention to safety and environmental compliance.
Ability to read and understand a chemical Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Understanding of basic chemical or industrial manufacturing processes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or a technical or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies and procedures and maintain awareness of applicable government regulations, particularly hazardous-material regulations.
Minimize packaging errors involving labels, bottles, cleaning procedures, siphons or hoses, caps, product sizes or quantities, and inventory placement.
Apply labels correctly and place appropriate DOT hazardous-material labels on cases or containers.
Fill containers with the correct and consistent volume and use the correct caps and seals, ensuring caps are tightened and containers do not leak.
Use appropriate packaging and production equipment, including siphons, hoses, pumps, and carts.
Follow approved inventory rotation and order-filling procedures.
Complete paperwork and manufacturing Batch Ticket documentation correctly and fully.
Follow packaging and safety instructions and procedures.
Clean products and equipment according to approved procedures to avoid cross-contamination between batches.
Maintain the production floor and equipment through regular preventive maintenance.
Manually bottle blended chemicals into containers of various sizes and types, including plastic and glass containers and pouched cubitainers.
Pull packaging materials from inventory, including cardboard boxes, pulp inserts, bottles, containers, and lids.
Build packaging boxes and pack bottled products into final shipping boxes or containers.
Support other team members in bottling and packaging after completing assigned work.
Clean the work area at the end of the shift or when finished in the area.
Consistently meet or exceed standards assigned within the Functional Training Document program.
Work a rotating on-call schedule during weekends and holidays and, when requested, work overtime and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.