Chemical Compounder

SC Johnson•Chicago, IL

9d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 22.25 USD - 33.37 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value. 2nd Shift: 1:45PM - 10:15PM

Requirements

3+ years of experience (consumer packaged goods preferred) as a compounder or blender
Experience working in a chemical blending environment
Understanding of software systems and interfaces
Demonstrated track record of integrity + work ethic
Ability to communicate effectively both written + orally in English
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to learn + ability to adapt to a changing environment
Sense of humor + a positive outlook with a “can-do” attitude!
Candidates should have the ability to stand for a minimum of 8.5 hours a day, performing manual duties
Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime when needed
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP and HAZWOPER/RCRA certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Promote + adhere to safety rules + guidelines for all work processes, refusing to settle for shortcuts to ensure safety is the highest priority within the factory
Perform all operations required to complete batches for use in filling operations – these operations include: weighing items, adding ingredients, following instructions, logging data, interfacing with support systems, verifying quality, tracking inventory and mixing elements together
Maintain a clean + welcoming workplace that complies with good manufacturing practices standards, 5S requirements + other established best practices
Follow PPE requirements at all times
Adhere to GMPs and all other safety requirements (LOTO, lifting restrictions, pedestrian pathways, etc.)
Follow batching instructions to blend batches that meet all quality specifications – attention to detail is CRITICAL
Follow documented processes to sanitize all processing equipment used in the operations at predefined intervals and perform testing to verify that the sanitization is successful.
Keep good documentation and records of batching steps and sanitizations performed
Use powered equipment like scrubbers, drum haulers, and bag lifters safely to assist in day to day duties
Attend shift change, safety/quality, and huddle meetings to ensure clear communication with teammates
Keep up to date with any assigned checks or audits in Redzone
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to promote a clean and safe working environment for the team
Cooperate with fellow mixologists and with other departments, (maintenance, quality, materials) to ensure smooth operation of production lines