DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and review production schedule from Production Supervisor at the start of shift
• Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch
• Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis
• Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate
• Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness
• Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner
• Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch
• Stage raw materials according to specifications
• Produce Batches
• Actively monitor batch process via computer monitor and manually when applicable (controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages) address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner
• Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention
• Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process
• Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality
• Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
• Maintain a good team-working relationship with supervisor and co-workers
• Maintain updated and accurate knowledge of procedures, programs, processes and follow as written
• All other duties as assigned based on the needs of the business

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• HS/GED
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year experience working in a production manufacturing environment
• Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets
• Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively
• Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages

PREFERRED:

• Chemical or Chemistry experience a plus
• Forklift operation experienced

EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Occasional interaction when visitors and clients are touring facility

INTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Regular interaction with other departments, including but not limited to QA, Maintenance, R&D, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, and HR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USE:

• Occasional standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Regular walking, use of hands, reaching with arms and bending over
• Use of small hand tools, drills, hammers, wrenches
• Uses of baggers, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, industrial dryers
• Operating forklift
• Use of general office equipment, computer keyboard, printer, copier
• Frequent climbing, speaking and hearing
• Occasional lifting of 50-75lbs
• Chemical suits and gloves worn when necessary
• Respirators and face shields worn when necessary, appropriate facial grooming required to ensure effectiveness
• Safety glasses and safety shoes worn at all times

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General warehouse environment, occasional wet or humid conditions, frequent outdoor conditions
• Working near moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes and toxic chemicals
• Moderate to loud noise levels, some areas require PPE use

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above listed are major responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position, as the scope and duties of a given position may change, or be temporarily altered, based on the business needs of the Company. ICT, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.