Batch Maker - Burlington, Canada - Halton Chemical Inc

Description

Please review the job requirements and pay rates for this position. This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift 50-60 lbs frequently.

Batch Maker / Chemical Blender / Chemical Compounder / Chemical Batch Processor
For over 60 years, Halton Chemical Inc. has been driven to provide the best in custom-formulated coatings and adhesives for customers around the world.

Founded in 1962, we have built our name on a commitment to quality, innovation, safety, and environmental protection through research and development.

Halton Chemical is committed to achieving high ethical standards and working together in an inclusive and respectful manner. We are focused on diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability in our workplace. Our team members include people who are enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate.


Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• As a Batch Maker you will be responsible to manufacturing products in accordance to predefined procedures and instructions following health and safety guidelines.

Batch Making/Blending

• Physically handing the transfer of bulk chemicals, liquid solid and powder from pails, bags or drums.
• Accurately measuring and calculating chemical additions.
• Monitor assigned batches during processing to ensure adherence to specifications and make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications.
• Ensure the completion of jobs meeting quality and quantity requirements.
• Cleaning/rinsing mixer and tanks.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records and documents, etc.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations including department and housekeeping standards.
• Strict attention to detail at all times (following procedures, documentation, equipment usage, chemical handling and storage.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and work stations are in good working order and free of any safety hazards.
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.

Packaging

• Physical filling of pails and drums ~upto 60 lbs
• Accurately weighting of pails and drums.
• Ensure proper labeling are affixed to all packaging.
• Documentation is forwarded to correct department.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to read, understand and legibly write in English.
• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing Environment.
• 2 years of Chemical blending (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to read and comprehend batch cards instructions and specifications.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees.
• Able to solve practical problems.
• Team player stays to get the job done.
• Employee must continually lift and /or move up to 60lbs.
• Current forklift certification would be an asset

Behavioral Job Summary
The responsibility of this position is managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence.

The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time.

The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. A somewhat faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this position. Detailed, specialized work is the major focus.

The person in this position will require clearly defined work, responsibilities, and reporting relationships, ongoing and thorough training opportunities to develop expertise and increase confidence, and frequently expressed appreciation of the person's competence, conscientiousness, and loyalty.

The position will provide security in a stable work environment, allowing the person to plan for, focus on and complete tasks on hand.

When changes in the nature of the work occur, the person in this position will need direction, training and support.

The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.


Behavioral Job Characteristics

• Unambiguous work direction Completing tasks from start to finish Concern for getting work done on time and correctly
• Extremely taskoriented. High standards of quality and accuracy
• Adhering to established guidelines and procedures Requires high degree of information gathering before making decision Must be comfortable in making decisions in area of specialty or expertise
• Reserved, factual, formal and sincere communication Look to management for direction in areas outside of expertise
• Strong followthrough on delegated tasks and assignments Following established policies and procedures and expects other to do the same Leads by example: is the technical expert in the area and does work required of subordinates

Wages:
- $20 for the first 3 months.
- $21 from 3 to 6 months.
- $22 from 6 to 9 months. At six month become eligible to join group benefit package
- $23 from 9 to 12 months.

• After one full year there will be a wage review and eligibility for the pr