Chemical Batcher

Job Description:

Company Overview:

ITW Chemtec is a chemical blending (batching) company of solvent and water-based cleaning chemistries formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. We go to market through distribution with a focus on the electronics, automotive, aviation and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level.

ITW Chemtec manufacturing is in Kennesaw, GA.

Our Values:

- Simplicity : focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the “80/20” rule to streamline processes, systems and structures.
- Shared risk : collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation.
- Integrity : honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand.
- Respect : valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive.
- Trust : relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company’s best interests.

Position Summary :
The Chemical Batcher is responsible for preparing and mixing chemicals according to product specifications, following established safety and quality procedures, documenting and labeling products, and ensuring that finished products meet all quality standards and production requirements.

The Batcher is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing mechanical adjustments on assigned machinery, such as pneumatic drum pumps, diaphragm pumps, automated drum lifter tilter, automated chain hoist, pneumatic mixers of various sizes, and hot plates for 55 gallon drums. Deliver batch samples and required documentation to the quality department. Adjusting as necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

- Operate a variety of mixing/blending equipment.
- Follow instructions on batch cards and job tickets to perform duties.
- Move 55-gallon drum to 5-gallon pails to production lines, manually or with use of proper equipment.
- Make minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
- Setup, change over, and cleanup machines and work area daily.
- Conduct daily inspections of material handling equipment and report maintenance needs.
- Ensure batch quality and integrity meet production standards.
- Deliver batch samples and required documentation to Quality department.
- Move material through facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, etc.).
- Complies with safety and hazardous material handling regulations.
- Handle chemicals and hazardous materials safely while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary.
- Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Understands and monitors the Kan-ban inventory system. Performs cycle counting and stock verification.
- Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper storage and use.
- Follow all Company safety procedures and good housekeeping practices.
- Act in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year + related batching experience required
- 1 year + related manufacturing experience required
- Previous forklift experience required.
- Experience with Kan-ban inventory system preferred
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English verbally with good organizational skills
- Must have mechanical aptitude to operate and troubleshoot machines.
- Must possess basic math skills.
- Able to use basic hand tools.
- Able to work in a repetitive, fast-paced environment.
- Able to adapt to changes in the work environment.
- Able to work overtime when required.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.