Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Batchmaker / Compounder
Full-time
Addison, IL
Description
At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.
We have an immediate opening for a Compounder / Batchmaker to ensure the safe, quality, and consistent mixing of all production batches based upon orders received and stock levels.
Key Job Functions :
- Following batch making schedule and making all batches necessary to fulfill orders
- Accurately weigh and measure materials to follow production formulas, batch records, and safety procedures
- Taking all batch samples with corresponding batch sheet to Chemist for quality control
- Reporting all problems and concerns with new and existing formulas to Chemist
- Operate blending equipment Ribbon Powder Mixing Machine and mix powdered ingredients per batch instructions.
- Performing quality control in the lab as required to back-up Chemist and / or Lab Technician
- Keeping all raw materials properly labeled and stored and in their proper location
- Ensuring that all batch tanks, drums, pails, and lab samples are properly identified and labeled
- Working with FIFO inventory
- Work closely with quality control, maintenance, and other production staff to meet production targets.
- Providing Purchasing with a weekly requisition for raw materials to be ordered
- Reporting equipment breakdowns immediately to Chemist
- Comply with OSHA, ISO, and company safety regulations at all times.
- Requesting all items needed to successfully perform job to Chemist
- Clean, maintain, and inspect blending equipment and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions, in compliance with all safety regulations
- Handling other special projects and requests, as needed
Requirements :
In order to be successful, you will need :
High school diploma / GEDForklift CertifiedFamiliarity with chemical blending, along with ability to follow product formula instructions and understand Safety Data Sheets.Ability to safely lift bottles, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary itemsAbility to multi-taskAbility to manage time effectivelyDetail oriented with the ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructionsAbility to manage time effectively and multitaskWhy join the ECOS family :
Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness401k with company matchPaid vacationIL paid leaveEleven paid holidays per year including your birthdayPaid parental bonding leaveSustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly carWellness programs and incentivesEqual Opportunity Employer / minority / female / disability / veteran