Sigma Aldrich and Kelly Services need bright, competent individuals to fill temp-to-hire positions immediately! Duties: To semi-automatically and automatically portion chemicals into containers, automatically and manually cap and label those containers, and take any necessary steps to assure we provide the customer with the highest quality product possible.Portion chemicals into containers under safe production conditions Assemble and don required safety equipment specified by protocol Formulate and/or condition chemical to consistency and specification required. Record beginning weight of bulk and enter into paperwork for accountability. Load chemical into dispensing system and conduct calibration and QA tests. Process low hazardous powder chemicals into containers. Monitor for proper contents, stack for product movement. Label and pack off bottles of chemicals for transportation. Label bottle of haz/non haz chemicals. Verify and complete required paperwork and documentation. Set up, operate, and trouble shoot all automated labeling and bagging equipment. Check and update mainframe systems and SAP as required Determine UN numbers and DOT boxes needed to send material to Distribution according to the appropriate haz programs. Document all processes on the packaging request. Document all damaged labels. Initial all appropriate processes (data sheets, poly bags, etc) Maintain records for accountability and procedure traceability Document all data for traceability of bulk and components Record all tests, measurements and calibrations required during operations Record all calculations and conversions necessary to process paperwork Compares chemical characteristics to the expected values and appearances. Clean and maintain equipment/work area to assure product integrity Remove chemical residues and scrap packaging materials as required by UOP and MSDS of chemical Clean packaging equipment, test equipment, tools-disassembling if required Disassemble and clean safety equipment as required, store as recommended by UOP Discard bulk chemical residues, disposable, equipment, cleaning materials as required by hazardous waste protocols. Clean workstations and restock all materials storage areas. Document cleaning on area/hood cleaning log. Process Improvement Shares ideas for improvement including common sense ways to save money Participates in testing and implementation of changes. Safety and quality requirements Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment inclusive of steel-toed safety shoes Maintain, clean, and keep safe all work areas and equipment Maintain personal protective equipment Take necessary steps to assure we provide our customers with the highest quality possible Immediately report any situation that could compromise safety or quality Setup and calibrate equipment for operation and testing to specifications Adjust filler and labeler equipment with proper parts and settings for products to be portioned Adjust speed of line fill rate, test equipment for container and chemical Assemble containers and components for portioning process. Assure they are correct. Conduct housekeeping tasks following setup (including disinfection) to assure cleanliness of assembled equipment. Sign in for bulk containers and lot number verification to paperwork. Order and stock necessary supplies to support operations. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts. Employee must be able to work with heavy drums of material (often >=100kg). Basic math-including metrics and conversions Knowledge of safety rules, GMP, SOP-s, UOP- Mechanical inclination Eye hand coordination Communication skills Legible handwriting Mechanical skills, teamwork, problem solving, able to train others Ability to use hand and air tools, pumps, and an electronic scale and to operate material handling equipment. Ability to identify problems. Ability to read instructions and understand oral and written instructions.