WHO WE ARE
This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Formulator I performs various tasks associated with the formulation and movement of product, raw materials and other commodities. This position also operates formulation equipment in the production operation to maximize the output of the production line and also performs online maintenance of all production equipment.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
- Formulates raw materials into finished product that conforms to all quality control standards.
- Completes production sheets accurately.
- Performs system clean-outs and product changeover between production campaigns.
- Leads packaging crews.
- Directs temporary employees.
- Understands plant and production safety.
- Ensures accurate recording of all personnel assigned to batches and activities using Kronos to accurately track labor hours for job costing.
- Mixes chemicals in batches using computerized process control systems.
- Pulls raw material and finished product samples.
- Verifies proper raw materials are added according to formulas and minimizes waste.
- Participates in inventory counts.
- Handles and labels hazardous materials in accordance with regulatory requirements and Helena policy.
- Properly packages and identifies waste and flush in accordance with regulatory requirements and Helena policy.
- Operates forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment in the warehouse and production area to retrieve and deliver raw materials, packaging and finished products to and from the warehouse.
- Moves operating, formulation and packaging equipment.
- Completes all production paperwork, batch sheets and quality control paperwork, including data entry into various computer systems in a timely and accurate manner.
- Complies with all specified quality control methods and documentation.
- Loads and unloads trucks received at dock and completes related reports.
- Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
- May be required to drive a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One year of production/manufacturing experience is required.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Can use various types of packaging machinery to perform all functions on the packaging line.
- Math skills.
- Ability to work varying/rotating shifts.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Can stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
- Lift truck operator certification is required.
- Ability to work over 40 hours as needed is required.
- Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical is required.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
- Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
- Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
- Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
- Education Assistance.
- And much more!
For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.
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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.