Paint Mixer-Warehouse

Location: Olathe, KS

Company: Excelligence Learning Corporation

Job Type: Seasonal

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: $18.00/hour

Make an IMPACT Where It Matters

At Excelligence Learning Corporation, we believe in more than just delivering products-we believe in delivering possibilities. For over 40 years, educators and families have trusted our 20,000+ educational products to inspire young minds. Now, we're looking for Paint Mixers who are ready to make a difference every day, not just earn a paycheck.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven company that values:

• Integrity - Doing the right thing
• Mastery - Constant learning and personal growth
• Purpose - Bringing a positive attitude to meaningful work
• Agility - Embracing change and feedback
• Commitment - Showing up, working hard and finishing strong
• Teamwork - Supporting each other and being dependable

Job Summary

Responsible for the in-house production of paints, glues and other coatings. Verifies that all products are made according to specifications. Performs quality control tests and makes any necessary adjustments to bring products within accepted performance and quality control range. Keeps accurate quality control and production records.

Key Responsibilities

Production (60%)

• Prepares work area for daily production.
• Determines that all the raw materials are available for daily production.
• Weighs out raw materials per specific batch tickets
• Mixes paints in dispersing machines as per manufacturing specifications
• Transfers finished (and QC approved) paints to bulk storage or to filling machine.
• Cleans area at the end of the day in preparation for next day.

Quality Control (15%)

• Performs quality control tests on paints as per specifications.
• Enters QC data into computer database.
• Makes necessary adjustments to paint based upon QC tests.

Record Keeping (15%)

• Fills out production batch tickets.
• Enters production data into computer database.
• Prepares weekly summary of production.

Administration & Maintenance (10%)

• Cleans work area at the end of each shift.
• Maintains visually check of raw material inventory levels
• Performs quarterly raw material inventory counts.
• Maintains manufacturing equipment
• Mixer, Forklift, Pumps, Flow meters, Dust Collector, etc.

Requirements

• Must be organized, self-motivated and dependable.
• Good communication skills – able to convey observations verbally to others from production procedures.
• Must have basic computer skills – simple spreadsheet and word processing skills.
• Must be mechanically oriented. Able to handle equipment with moving parts.
• Valid driver's license and forklift experience.
• Ability to handle simultaneous multi-task environment and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• This position requires working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes and loud noise.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including all shifts and overtime as needed.
• Temperatures range from a low of 50 degrees in the winter to 90 or above in the summer.
• Dust and dirt can be airborne and at times may impact air quality.
• Majority of work is conducted while standing or walking.
• Need to lift heavy boxes (up to 50 lbs) and other similar physical activity.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay - Get paid consistently and reliably
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - With generous company match
• Catered Meals - Enjoy free monthly lunches
• Employee Discounts - Save 40-55% on Excelligence products
• Referral Bonuses - Get a $250 referral bonus for bringing in great people
• Plenty of Overtime - Boost your earnings during busy seasons

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're dependable, motivated, and excited to be part of a team that's making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the future-one order at a time!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions, required skills or physical requirements for this position should contact Human Resources.