Material Prep Technician

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings adhesives and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation quality and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings adhesives and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America Latin America UK Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP is seeking a Material Preparation Technician. The Material Preparation Technician is responsible for accurately selecting measuring and preparing raw materials based on production formulas. This role requires precision attention to detail and the ability to safely operate a forklift. The Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring production quality by following recipes using basic math skills and prioritizing work efficiently.

This role is working at our Lynchburg VA Buchanan plant. This role pays $20.00/hour.

Key Responsibilities

Select and retrieve raw materials from inventory using a forklift.
Carefully identify and verify materials to prevent mix-ups ensuring accuracy despite similar packaging or labeling.
Weigh or measure ingredients using scales or liquid measurement tools to match formula requirements.
Use a calculator to ensure the correct total volume of materials according to the recipe.
Prioritize which formulas to prepare first based on production needs and workflow efficiency.
Handle non-toxic chemicals in a safe manner following proper procedures to prevent contamination spills or incorrect measurements.
Adhere to quality standards ensuring that materials are prepared accurately and safely.
Maintain organization and cleanliness in the work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
Follow all safety guidelines including proper lifting techniques and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow.

Experience and Skills Required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is a plus.
Ability to lift and handle materials up to 55 lbs.
Basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication and division.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in material selection and measurement.
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Forklift certification or willingness to complete forklift training.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Understanding of safe handling practices for non-toxic chemicals including proper storage measurement and spill prevention.
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to varying temperatures noise and industrial equipment.
Requires standing walking lifting and operating a forklift for extended periods.
Must be able to safely handle and measure raw materials including powders and liquids.

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or religion or other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager

Select and retrieve raw materials from inventory using a forklift.
Carefully identify and verify materials to prevent mix-ups ensuring accuracy despite similar packaging or labeling.
Weigh or measure ingredients using scales or liquid measurement tools to match formula requirements.
Use a calculator to ensure the correct total volume of materials according to the recipe.
Prioritize which formulas to prepare first based on production needs and workflow efficiency.
Handle non-toxic chemicals in a safe manner following proper procedures to prevent contamination spills or incorrect measurements.
Adhere to quality standards ensuring that materials are prepared accurately and safely.
Maintain organization and cleanliness in the work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
Follow all safety guidelines including proper lifting techniques and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow.

Experience and Skills Required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is a plus.
Ability to lift and handle materials up to 55 lbs.
Basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication and division.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in material selection and measurement.
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Forklift certification or willingness to complete forklift training.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Understanding of safe handling practices for non-toxic chemicals including proper storage measurement and spill prevention.
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to varying temperatures noise and industrial equipment.
Requires standing walking lifting and operating a forklift for extended periods.
Must be able to safely handle and measure raw materials including powders and liquids.