Compounder / Batchmaker

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 :

Why join the ECOS family :