Mixing Lead in Austin, Texas at Charta Group Inc.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Compounder is responsible for manufacturing product batches according to formula procedures and operating processing equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as business demands.

· Wash, sanitize, and set up all necessary manufacturing equipment used in making of the chemical batches.

· Properly operate processing equipment (i.e., pumps, tanks, mixers, etc.)

· Adjust the speed of the mixer when necessary.

· Draw a sample of product and take samples to lab to be tested.

· Initial batch sheets and NMA to verify that the formulas/procedures were followed when compounding each product.

· Disperse powders/ pigments into high dispersing shear tanks

· Safely operate forklift to move pallets, drums, tanks around the department.

· Understand the full process of the Compounding Department.

· Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.

· Maintain the cleanliness of the department and equipment

· Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· 2-3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

· Minimum 2 years of work experience in compounding/mixing

· Basic comfort with mechanical applications to become familiar with basic machine functions

· Ability to apply analytical understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions

· Must read and follow written instructions and add and subtract simple fractions

· Ability to work in independently or in teams while maintaining a favorable working relationship with other company employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch

· Capable to lift or move 50 lbs.

· Occasionally required to climb or balance

· Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls: reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is performed in a warehouse environment. Workers are regularly exposed to dust, odors, noise and variable temperatures. The employee works with moving mechanical parts and machinery.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent preferred. Two years relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.