Chemical Handler

Woodbridge is a privately owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 60 facilities across 10 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

Role Purpose:

The list below states the duties and responsibilities of the chemical handler/blender. The chemical handler/blender is ultimately responsible to ensure these tasks are completed.

Responsibilities:

Safely transport chemicals around pourline. Prepare blends using formulation blend sheet following steps by step instructions, verify all weights are accurate and proper blending techniques are utilized. Clean all trial pots and blend pots after every blend. Remove and clean strainers as required or at least once a week. Verify chemical tank system levels are above production run requirements. Become a member of ERT, and ability to attend training sessions. Fill in during vacation days / personal days. Insure all tanker trucks are off loaded promptly. Maintain pre-mix

• surge areas in orderly fashion (housekeeping
• painting). Inventory chemicals used to determine ordering status based on chemicals lead time to verify proper safety stock quantities. When handling chemicals, ensure all required PPE is worn and safely guards/equipment is used during normal shift operations. Track waste by stream & weight, coordinate waste shipments, complete manifests for waste shipments
• be waste minimization member.

Ensure area is clean and all chemicals are properly located in their assigned area. Maintain tote agitation. Maintain chemical storage area, tank farm, and loading pad in clean or Verify and maintain proper labels on all chemicals. Actively clean up any spills during process. May perform other duties a deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent Agility

• Hand / Eye coordination Communication
• Interpersonal, Oral, and Written Mechanical
• Use of hand-held tools Knowledge of / and compliance with Safety regulations.

Be dependable and have a good attendance record. Be available to work flexible hours and overtime. Self-starter, with demonstrated continuous improvement traits; effective at working independently. Perform tasks through to completion. Be mechanically inclined, plumbing, pneumatic. Forklift certification Must know all procedures required to handle chemical leak, spill or other emergencies. PPE Required § Respirator (when dispensing chemicals, blending chemicals and inside tunnel area) § Face Shield (when dispensing chemical, blending chemicals) § Safety glasses (all times) § Reflective safety vest (unless in platform or tunnel area) Working conditions: Hot work environment with constant motions of climbing, twisting, lifting, and bending is being performed: congestion of department, exposure to TDI (Toluene Di-Isocyanate), PPE is required to be worn when dispensing and blending chemicals.

Pay:

$48,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person