Batcher
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LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
MO
Summary
The Batcher is responsible for the setup and operation of batching equipment while maintaining accurate inventory records and hazardous waste logs. They must ensure a clean, safe work environment and handle raw materials according to established work instructions.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Fleischer - Berkeley, MO, Salary Range: Undisclosed, If you're seeking a new opportunity to work with an organization focused on future growth, strategy and innovation, look no further! LHB Industries is currently seeking a talented Batcher with previous warehouse experience. This is a fantastic opportunity that not only provides the chance to work and collaborate with a dedicated team, but also allows you to make a difference in the community.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the proper setup of all batching operations in an efficient manner to minimize downtime. Responsible for operation and control of the still operation and maintaining all hazardous waste logs. Responsible for the condition of all batching areas, cleanliness of tanks and equipment, and safe handling of all materials and equipment. Responsible for accurate weights and counts of all raw materials and raw material inventory. Receives bulk solvents/liquids into storage tanks. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Demonstrates and promotes LHB’s values.Qualifications: REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE:
Must have experience batching in a manufacturing environment.
Must have good math skills.
Must be able to read scales, instructions, and batch tickets.
Must be able to clean lines and equipment including gassing and batching areas.
Must be able to move 600-pound drums, 5,000-pound totes, and skids in a safe manner.
Must follow written Work Instructions and possess a high degree of quality in work.
Must be able to operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
One to two years previous experience performing the same or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
Lighthouse for the Blind is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a socio-economic mission to provide employment and support services for adults and children who are legally blind.
The Lighthouse manufactures, fills, and packages a diverse line of products for the U.S. Government and commercial customers. the Lighthouse holds government contracts covering over 200 products. Our product mix includes Aerosol Cleaners, Bio-based Cleaners, Liquid Cleaners, Office Cleaners, Maintenance Products, Repellent, Paints and Coatings, and large-scale Medical first aid kits. Our customers include Defense Logistics Agency, the United States Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA), General Services Administration (GSA), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Postal Service. We have extensive lab facilities, and to our knowledge, we are the only aerosol manufacturing facility in the world operated primarily by blind individuals.
To broaden our customer base and provide additional employment opportunities to the blind community, the Lighthouse initiated a strategy to acquire assets of commercial companies. Between 2014 and 2018, the Lighthouse acquired four commercial brands – Quake Kare®, Tear Mender®, RapidFix®, and Badge Magic®/CosBond®.
Proceeds from product sales contribute to 23 community outreach programs that provide assistance and support to children and adults who are visually impaired in Missouri and Western Illinois. Our “See the Future” outreach programs assist students in the areas of technology adaptations, activities of daily living skill development, scholarships to educational and recreational camps including Camp Barnabas in Purdy, MO, and Space Camp in Huntsville, AL, and a mobile low vision clinic for children.
Founded
1933
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
Lighthouse for the Blind is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a socio-economic mission to provide employment and support services for adults and children who are legally blind.
The Lighthouse manufactures, fills, and packages a diverse line of products for the U.S. Government and commercial customers. the Lighthouse holds government contracts covering over 200 products. Our product mix includes Aerosol Cleaners, Bio-based Cleaners, Liquid Cleaners, Office Cleaners, Maintenance Products, Repellent, Paints and Coatings, and large-scale Medical first aid kits. Our customers include Defense Logistics Agency, the United States Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA), General Services Administration (GSA), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Postal Service. We have extensive lab facilities, and to our knowledge, we are the only aerosol manufacturing facility in the world operated primarily by blind individuals.
To broaden our customer base and provide additional employment opportunities to the blind community, the Lighthouse initiated a strategy to acquire assets of commercial companies. Between 2014 and 2018, the Lighthouse acquired four commercial brands – Quake Kare®, Tear Mender®, RapidFix®, and Badge Magic®/CosBond®.
Proceeds from product sales contribute to 23 community outreach programs that provide assistance and support to children and adults who are visually impaired in Missouri and Western Illinois. Our “See the Future” outreach programs assist students in the areas of technology adaptations, activities of daily living skill development, scholarships to educational and recreational camps including Camp Barnabas in Purdy, MO, and Space Camp in Huntsville, AL, and a mobile low vision clinic for children.
Founded
1933
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Saint Louis, MO
