Compounding Prep Associate

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A High School Diploma (or GED) with experience is required.
1+ years’ experience required related to using valves, piping, pumps, and processing equipment.
Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Shown ability to excel in results-oriented, challenging environment.
Skilled at problem solving, decision-making, prioritizing work, organizing, and getting the necessary information from relevant sources.
Strong communication, problem solving, decision-making, prioritization, and organization skills.
Able to lift to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight-hour shift.
Able to climb tank stairs, operate valves, pumps, and gauges.
Must be able to pass respirator fit test.
Regular and constant use of finger, hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder.
Able to see properly to fulfill expectations of position.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish is helpful.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

Responsibilities

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.