Batch Mixer

Batch Mixer

This hybrid role combines batch mixing, filling, and material handling responsibilities to support the production of adhesives, sealants, and coatings. You will blend batches according to detailed recipes, handle raw materials, operate production equipment, and ensure products are properly filled, staged, and prepared for shipment, all while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Blend batches to produce adhesives, sealants, and coatings by following recipe guides and cookbooks with close attention to detail.
• Weigh and measure raw ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
• Work with dry chemical materials and use appropriate personal protective equipment, including a respirator, as required.
• Set up machinery, hoses, tankers, and related equipment to support mixing, filling, and material handling operations.
• Fill pails, buckets, and bottles with finished product according to production and packaging specifications.
• Stage and palletize orders, including wrapping pallets, verifying order accuracy, and preparing materials for shipment or further processing.
• Gather and stage raw materials from designated rooms and storage areas to support scheduled production runs.
• Use vacuums and other material handling tools to move products and raw materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine inspections of products, equipment, and work areas to identify issues and maintain quality standards.
• Assist with basic maintenance of machinery and equipment to support smooth and reliable production operations.
• Keep workstations, machinery, and surrounding areas clean and free of debris, including sweeping and general housekeeping.
• Collaborate with and learn from the Lead or Senior Operator during training to understand processes, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working around machinery, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Participate in first shift operations (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), including occasional overtime and optional Saturday work as needed for production demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in mixing, blending, filling, or similar batch production work.
• Hands-on experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic manufacturing environments.
• Proven background in packaging and bottling, including working on production or filling lines.
• Ability to accurately weigh and mix materials according to detailed instructions and recipes.
• Experience with manual loading and labor-intensive tasks in a production or warehouse setting.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift for material movement and staging.
• Capability to perform heavy lifting as part of daily duties.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to wear and work with a respirator as part of standard safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliability in adhering to shift schedules, including occasional overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with batch mixing, batch making, and batch testing processes.
• Familiarity with hand filling and bottling operations in a production environment.
• Comfort working with dry chemicals in a controlled manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work effectively around machinery, conveyors, and in multiple departments within a facility.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and progress into more advanced operator roles over time.
• Steel-toe footwear and appropriate work attire suitable for a production and warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly profitable organization that is focused on growth and continuous improvement, with plans to significantly increase sales over the next several years. The facility features state-of-the-art products and offers clear pathways for career advancement from general labor into higher-level operator roles, such as press operators, blenders, and filler operators, each with opportunities for increased earnings. The culture emphasizes training, development, and internal mobility, allowing motivated individuals to build long-term careers.

A contract-to-hire structure provides a path to stable, ongoing employment for those who perform well and embrace the company's standards and values.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller, continuously improving facility with a clean and organized warehouse and production floor designed for smooth product flow. You will work in and around different departments, including batch mixing areas with separate rooms containing tankers and blending equipment, and will regularly interact with colleagues around machinery and conveyors. The environment involves working with dry chemicals under controlled conditions, with an emphasis on safety and training to ensure tasks are performed correctly.

The position is on first shift, running from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a few hours of overtime and occasional, non-mandatory Saturday work as production needs arise. Appropriate protective equipment, including…