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 Batchmaker/Compounder to ensures 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:

· High school diploma/GED

· Forklift Certified

· Familiarity with chemical blending, along with ability to follow product formula instructions and understand Safety Data Sheets.

· Ability to safely lift bottles, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary items

· Ability to multi-task

· Ability to manage time effectively

· Detail oriented with the ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions

· Ability to manage time effectively and multitask

Why join the ECOS family:

Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
401k with company match
Paid vacation
IL paid leave
Eleven paid holidays per year including your birthday
Paid parental bonding leave
Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
Wellness programs and incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran