Chemical Blender Helper

Job Title: Chemical Blender

Department: H-Room
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 (DOE)
Location: Corona, CA
Reports to: Batching Manager
Schedule: Shift 1 - Monday-Friday -5:45am- 2:30pm

About the position:
Weigh Up includes calculating quantities of ingredients; weighing and measuring ingredients; performing mixing operations; recording raw material usage; transferring finished compounds to holding vessels; cleaning and sanitizing mixing and storage vessels; assuring all chemicals and products are handled and stored to avoid contamination in accordance with standard production formulation, mixing instructions, state, federal and GMP regulations.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Set up and start all mixing tanks and blenders

• Responsible for following all safety rules, SOPs and GMP guidelines

• Obtains and understands all documentation for making batches

• Ensure correct ingredients are used for each batch. Records lot # for each ingredient

• Pumping and pouring chemicals into blend tanks in predetermined quantities

• Operates equipment (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, etc.) safely and accurately

• Monitors raw materials used on each blend to ensure they are added correctly with accurate weights

• Ensures all raw materials returned to inventory have the correct quantity and information on containers and containers are in good condition

• Follows lab instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and any additional requirements

• Cleans equipment when needed

• Refers issues/problems to lead and/or supervisor

• Communicates with material handlers and managers when materials are needed, and batches are ready to pack

• Completes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely and accurate manner

• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English, including safety rules, operating procedures, product recipes, material identification, etc.
• Must have mathematical unit skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Able to perform these operations using unit weight and volume measurements
• Able to manipulate powder bags up to 100 lbs.
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Forklift experience and certification is required
• Previous experience mixing/blending chemicals