Batcher / Chemical Processing / Mfg IV

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

Summary:

The Batcher will mix company products from raw materials per company formulations, to meet daily requirements and ensure compliance with company, customer and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must become familiar with the rules and safety program applicable, must abide by prescribed health and safety procedures and participate in the process of identifying, reporting and assisting in eliminating risks to health and safety in the workplace.

Mix company products/chemicals according to specifications/formulations

Obtain raw materials necessary for formulation and weigh appropriate amounts in containers on scales.

Carry containers of raw materials up the stairs to the mixing platform.

Dump/pour raw materials into the appropriate mixing vessel and ensure that other materials necessary are pumped into mixing vessel.

Obtain sample from the mixed batch and take to laboratory for testing.

After obtaining approval from the laboratory ensuring mixed batch is to specifications and company standards, ensure the batch is pumped into a holding tank.

Take (count) inventory of raw materials on a monthly basis as required.

Perform all functions of job in a safe manner according to company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Report shortages of raw materials and supplies in advance to Supervisor.

Maintain cleanliness in the mixing area, including, but not limited to, remove garbage and break up empty boxes in order to keep work area tidy so as not to detrimentally affect the condition and appearance of products being mixed and to comply with standards required under the scope of obligations under the Health and Safety Act.

Ensure all utensils and equipment are maintained and stored according to plant GMP policies.

When required, assists in production of product i.e. filling, etc., as directed by supervisor.

Set-up manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot any equipment problems.

Assist Maintenance with any minor repairs or routine maintenance.

Complete all required paperwork and ensure accurate before turning in to QA or the Production Supervisor.

Review MPO’s & MWBR’s as necessary (in the absence of Production Supervisor)

Follow all company polices and procedures as applicable to job.

Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Be knowledgeable in company standard operating procedures and participate in training as follows: Manufacturing and Line Operations, Health and Safety, Quality, Human Resources, GMP.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

Minimum completion of Grade 12 high school diploma or GED equivalent. Preference given to candidates with Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology or a related science or completion of college diploma in the above disciplines.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related industry

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

Accuracy and attention to detail is necessary in order to properly measure raw materials and mix the products.

Manual dexterity required to do work on filling line.

Motor and mechanical skills to operate weigh scales, and ON OCCASION - filling machine, capper, shrink wrap machine, tape gun, hand tools and cart for boxes, as well as to operate forklift - requires proper training - in connection with transporting materials.

Plant (and/or assembly line experience) in a related field, acquired through previous factory work.

Excellent knowledge of weights and measures.

Excellent documentation writing skills and reading comprehension

Basic mathematical skills (counting, addition, subtraction) required to read and comprehend weights, keep/take inventory and perform various calculations required for mixing product according to formulations.

Must be able to read English for working with formulations and ensuring proper raw materials are used.

Versatility required for performing various functions of position and multiple tasks and for working in the plant on the assembly line as required.

Verbal communication to deal effectively with supervisor and co-workers, including when dealing with laboratory staff regarding adjustments to mixes.

Caretaking skills to maintain clean and safe mixing area.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

WHMIS or other chemical safety training in relation to handling of raw materials/chemicals.

Manual quickness to work on filling line, as required.

Knowledge of company products and packaging.

Effective ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Job Requirements:

F/T 38 hours per week

Must be available to work ALL shifts: days, nights, weekends.

Overtime available as required and pre-approved by manager

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate, and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.

SC Johnson & Son Inc., SC Johnson Professional, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands is committed to accessibility in its workplace and recruitment processes for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation in order to participate in this recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

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