FQ
Chemical Blending Operator
full-time•Salt Lake City
About this role
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Chemical Blending Operator for our First Quality Home Care Products , LLC facility located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Primary responsibilities include:
Operates mixers, pre-mixers and blending equipment to produce liquid soap.
Follows all safety policies and procedures. Safe handling of all chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards. Immediately reports any chemical or other spills and follows related procedures quarantine and clean up procedures.
Understands and follows Sanitation Program at all time, including preparation of sanitation solutions, proper sanitation procedures for mixers, pre-mixers, tanks, and totes.
Understands the fluid flow from raw material storage tanks to mixers and pre-mixers WHY??.
Transfers finished product from mixers and pre-mixers to storage tanks and between storage tanks following all related policies and procedures.
Knows and follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the manufacture of safe, hygienic product.
Follows instructions / recipes / PI sheets to accurately make a batch using proper sequence of chemical addition.
Troubleshoots issues to ensure quality batches and proper functioning of equipment. Follows escalation process to report broken or leaking equipment.
Reworks batches, as needed, to avoid product waste.
Accurately records data on batch sheets, batch logs, waste water logs, and in the logbook.
Maintain stock levels of non-bulk items in proper storage area.
Maintain salt levels in the brine tanks.
Conducts various tests following procedures including PH testing and hardness testing of the soft water system.
Complete required cleaning duties for the process area and all liquids process equipment.
Attends hazardous chemical seminars as required.
Effectively operates the waste water system.
maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and problem free process operation.
Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
High school diploma or equivalent.
2 – 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a production environment.
Prefer blending, batch mixing, experience
Chemistry background preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization. well as be able to receive communication from others
Must be well organized
Ability to learn quickly.
Must be able to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
For safety and business purposes, must have communication skills including reading, writing and must be able to communicate to others as
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
What you'll do
- The Chemical Blending Operator operates mixers and blending equipment to produce liquid soap while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation procedures. They are responsible for troubleshooting issues, recording data, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
About First Quality
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
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What does a Chemical Blending Operator do at First Quality?
As a Chemical Blending Operator at First Quality, you will: the Chemical Blending Operator operates mixers and blending equipment to produce liquid soap while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation procedures. They are responsible for troubleshooting issues, recording data, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment..
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