Batchmaker at ICP Group

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Batching, Weighing, Sampling, Chemical handling, Standard operating procedures, Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Inventory management, Quality control, Forklift operation, Multi-tasking, Basic math, Communication, Teamwork, Lock-out tag-out, Hazard communication

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Batchmaker Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region ICP is seeking a Batchmaker. In this role you will be responsible for adding the indicated raw materials to a mixer following a batch instruction sheet with special attention to quality, follows established standard operating procedures with attention to safety rules and company policies. This role is working at our Lynchburg, VA Buchanan plant. The pay rate is $20.00 an hour. Key Responsibilities Follows daily scheduled activities as indicated by supervisor. Ability to handle chemicals in a safe manner. Batching/weighing/sampling material. Blend and weigh ingredients to the specifications of the SOP. Follows standard operating procedures, company policies and safety regulations. Assists in maintaining good housekeeping in work area and throughout the facility. Responsible for the daily upkeep of work area and any equipment included in it. Promptly reports any problems or out of the ordinary situations to supervisor. Maintain schedule efficiency to meet production demand. Maintains close communication with supervisor and QC technician during the batch process. Responsible for reporting and/or recording inventory movements resulting from each batch onto a batch sheet. Performs periodic sampling for quality control. Follows direction from supervisor and/or QC technician to ensure product meets established quality control standards. May be required to assist in general labor tasks as needed and indicated by supervisor. May be required to assist in the training of new personnel on the safe operation of mixing equipment. Must have good attendance record and be on time. The above listing of primary functions is not to be considered an all-inclusive list of duties. Experience and Skills Required Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations. Strong Attention to detail. Forklift experience a plus. Ability to multi-task and watch multiple processes at the same time. Experience reading and working with SOPs a plus. Experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred. Have basic math skills and be able to apply them in a work environment. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed. Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team After receiving training, employee must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination. Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility. Once trained, have a clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures. Once trained, must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment. Once trained, have a clear understanding of Hazard communication policies. Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20. Strong communication skills. Must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel. Must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions. Must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs. Must be able to stand for extended periods. Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements. ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

The Batchmaker is responsible for accurately weighing and mixing raw materials according to standard operating procedures to meet production demands. They must also maintain equipment, perform quality control sampling, and ensure all safety and inventory protocols are followed.