Chemical Production Operator

ITW • De Witt, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

To support business growth, we are currently seeking a Chemical Batch Blender within our chemical production department to be based in our DeWitt, IA facility! Regular hours are; Monday to Thursday: 6:30AM to 4:00PM, Friday 6:30AM to 10:30AM. Overtime may be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing facility with a safety centered approach. Training and ongoing development will be provided. In the role Chemical Batch Blender you will form part of a team, maintain high housekeeping standards and play an important part of serving our customers with excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually
• Good level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to complete basic arithmetic
• Ability to follow management requests and communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

• batch mixing experience in chemical or related industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Promotes and follows all Safety and ISO guidelines and procedures
• Identifies, selects, pulls and stages approved materials for manufacturing and filling
• Accurately measures, weighs, and adds chemical raw materials manually or automatically to storage tanks and mixing tanks
• Manufactures materials according to shop orders and mixing work instructions
• Sanitizes and cleans mixing equipment per work instructions at scheduled intervals
• Monitors and manages raw material inventory utilizing kanban system
• Monitors raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Maintains production records and reporting as required
• Reports maintenance issues
• Contributes ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedure
• Recommends safety improvements as necessary
• Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily
• Assists in training and supports other lines as needed
• Transporting raw materials and finished products via forklift (forklift training provided)
• Performs various other duties as required

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance to meet you and your family’s needs
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED