Formulation Technician (6:30pm - 6:30am)

Baxter•Marion, NC

About The Position

The Formulation Technician prepares and blends raw materials into chemical solutions in a manufacturing environment producing life-sustaining products. The role requires strict adherence to standardized formulas, procedures, quality standards, SOPs, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The technician takes ownership of the Mixing and Tank Rooms, supports safe and efficient operations, and works with teammates to meet production needs. The posted shift is 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position includes staging and handling materials, operating powered industrial trucks, cleaning mixing tanks and equipment, documenting batches in the computerized Production Operating Management System (POMS), and collecting samples for quality checks. The technician also performs routine preventative maintenance, investigates or escalates safety, quality, mechanical, and process issues, and supports continuous improvement and 6S workplace practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic English written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate with team members.
Ability to understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and to read and comprehend written work instructions, including words and drawings.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Possess or be able to obtain PIT Operator Certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, grasping, pushing and pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching, and twisting.
Must pass the PIT physical.
Normal visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience preferred.
CRC (Career Readiness Certification) at the Silver Level preferred.

Responsibilities

Weigh, label, and stage materials for formulation according to procedures and standardized formulas.
Inspect, clean, and re-palletize raw materials received from the warehouse.
Maintain the Mixing and Tank Rooms in accordance with cGMPs.
Perform routine preventative maintenance in the Mixing Complex.
Promote a culture of safety and investigate, identify, correct, or escalate inefficiencies and quality concerns involving Mixing equipment and processes.
Generate and implement continuous improvement activities for the Mixing area and process.
Use a powered industrial truck (PIT) to transport staged materials to assigned mixing tanks.
Pump or manually blend raw materials into chemical solution mixing tanks.
Perform and document scheduled cleaning activities, including climbing into mixing tanks using a ladder and safety harness to clean the inside of the vessel.
Use POMS to access, manage, and document batch information throughout the mixing process.
Obtain samples and perform scheduled quality checks.
Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action when safety, quality, mechanical, or discrepancy issues arise.
Apply quality standards, SOPs, and cGMP requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one for eligible roles.
160 hours of paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Family and medical leaves of absence.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Childcare benefits.
Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities.