Chemical Formulator - 1st Shift
About The Position
Join the Daubert Chemical team as a Formulator at our family-owned chemical manufacturing plant. With a team of 125 employees, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where each person plays a vital role in our success. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for mixing and blending product batches with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The Formulator works with chemical processing equipment to formulate standard or custom products according to product specifications. Every day the Formulator will track the production schedule, follow batch sheet instructions to accurately and efficiently set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials in proper sequence. Next the Formulator will add ingredients either manually or with pumps and meters, accurately record the required information on the batch sheet, and submit samples to QA. Finally, the Formulator will prepare approved finished product for the container and label it for shipping. Overall, the Formulator must be adept in learning and safely executing formulating procedures for the Production Department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a batch environment with chemical reactions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude; manufacturing experience with valves, pumps, flow meters, condensers, sensors, PLC's, filters, etc.
- Good problem-solving ability; makes efficient use of time within shift directives.
- Be able to demonstrate accurate math calculations.
- Ability to be trained and safely operate a forklift.
- Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.
- Passing a respirator fitting and pulmonary fit test is required.
Responsibilities
- Mixing and blending product batches with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Tracking the production schedule.
- Following batch sheet instructions to accurately and efficiently set up, weigh, measure, and mix raw materials in proper sequence.
- Adding ingredients either manually or with pumps and meters.
- Accurately recording the required information on the batch sheet.
- Submitting samples to QA.
- Preparing approved finished product for the container and labeling it for shipping.
- Learning and safely executing formulating procedures for the Production Department.
- Performing activities to safely clean, secure and maintain equipment and work areas as required.
- Participating in housekeeping (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, put items away in proper areas) in the facility according to 5S.
- Following, without exception, all work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment.
- Using a respirator for certain batches.
- Troubleshooting problems with equipment, responding to system notifications and making required adjustments as needed.
Benefits
- Starting hourly range of $23.00-$24.00, depending on experience, plus overtime
- Bonus opportunity
- Annual increase reviews
- Eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
- BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan
- 401(k) with immediate company match
- Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
- Consistent hours and steady work
- Disability, Family, & Military Leave
- Paid training
- Uniform service included
- All safety equipment provided
- Company lunch events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
