Production Specialist I CS

INNOVATIVE CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist I CS supports manufacturing operations by preparing and producing batches, monitoring processes, documenting production details, and maintaining safe, clean work areas. The role works with production schedules, batch sheets, SOPs, raw materials, production equipment, packaging, and finished products. It also involves coordinating with other departments and assisting with training when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months to 1 year of experience working in a production manufacturing environment.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
Ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures for materials used in production and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and batch sheets.
Ability to apply general understanding to written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills and ability to navigate multiple screens effectively.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions, and computing ratios, rates, and percentages.
Ability to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations.
Organized and able to multitask effectively.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Initiative and ability to work in a team environment.
Visual ability to see closely and at distances, with good depth perception and peripheral vision, and ability to see color clearly.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent climbing and occasional lifting of 50–75 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety shoes at all times, and chemical suits, gloves, respirators, and face shields when necessary; appropriate facial grooming is required for respirator effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Chemical or chemistry experience.
Experience using process control and/or distributed control systems.
Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Receive and review the production schedule from the Production Supervisor at the start of the shift.
Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs before beginning each batch.
Pull samples from vessels and sample ports for laboratory analysis.
Ensure equipment is clean and ready to operate; verify reactor integrity and cleanliness.
Report equipment issues promptly and notify maintenance and the supervisor about equipment requiring attention.
Verify inventory levels and stage raw materials according to specifications.
Produce batches and actively monitor the process using computer monitors and manual checks, including controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, and gauges; address and report deviations or concerns promptly.
Clean equipment after each batch and prepare it for the next batching process.
Complete Batch Sheets accurately, including raw material names and lot numbers, process conditions and times, QC approval time, batch yield and packaging, and waste volume; review records for accuracy and quality.
Document and report batch issues or concerns promptly.
Stage packaging, package and label products, place them on appropriate pallets, and load finished product into trucks.
Assist with training new hires when applicable.
Keep the process area and general work area organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
Follow company policies and safety guidelines, including PPE requirements, and promptly report safety hazards or concerns.
Cross-train when assigned or, when time permits, with approval.
Maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor and co-workers.
Maintain current and accurate knowledge of procedures, programs, and processes, and follow them as written.
Complete assigned online and classroom training in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.