Chemical Operator / Batch Maker

Thompson First Group is currently seeking a qualified Chemical Operator / Batch Maker for a local client in Seaford, DE. Candidates who have a background working as a Batch Maker in a manufacturing setting are encouraged to apply.

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.

• 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.
• Have 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.
• Clear understanding of lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
• Clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.
• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Employee must be able to hear and speak.
• Employee must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
• Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
• Employee 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

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.