Batch Maker

Euclid Chemical is currently seeking a Batch Maker to join our team in Odessa, FL. As a Batch Maker, you will be expected to set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials/chemicals - liquids, powders and/or color pigments. This individual also fills materials, such as chemicals, liquids, powders, and color pigments into containers.

Why join our team? Euclid Chemical offers an attractive package for personnel, company benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Bonus
• 401k and Pension
• Generous Vacation and Holiday time

Rate of Pay: $18.25 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review daily batch tickets
• Make sure raw materials are available for daily activities
• Run batches through PLC / Whirl Air system
• Start machines to mix or blend ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times
• Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Start and maintain status of equipment for daily activities
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend chemicals, powders, and color pigments.
• Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery and equipment.
• Add or mix chemicals, powders, and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained, and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards
• Fill appropriate containers with product. Weigh and measure finished product. Seal lids onto containers
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions
• Keep an open line of communication with Supervisors and Maintenance
• Follow safety guidelines using appropriate PPE
• Work powder line or assist in other departments when workload does not dictate two individuals on PLC batch making

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend English
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work basic math problems
• Ability to communicate among peers and work on a team