Batch Maker

Richard’s Paint•Rockledge, FL

About The Position

The Batch Maker is responsible for manufacturing paint and coating products accurately according to established formulas, batch tickets, quality standards, and safety procedures. The position operates mixing and processing equipment, handles raw materials, monitors production processes, performs equipment cleaning, and ensures finished batches meet company quality requirements. This is a full-time, hourly position with a typical Monday through Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Schedules may be adjusted to support production requirements, overtime needs, operational demands, staffing levels, and business objectives. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is experience in manufacturing, production, chemical processing, paint manufacturing, or a related field. Forklift operation experience is also preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered. Company-provided training includes forklift operation, chemical handling, respirator use, and safety procedures. Company-provided certifications include forklift, pallet jack, and respirator certification and medical clearance. The employee regularly encounters moving machinery, chemicals, fumes, odors, airborne particles, dust, wet and humid conditions, elevated temperatures, and moderate-to-loud industrial noise. Appropriate PPE and safety training are provided and required. The role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, using hands and arms, frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing, and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 75 pounds. The employee must safely operate manufacturing and material-handling equipment, distinguish colors accurately, and maintain visual focus at varying distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand work instructions, batch tickets, safety procedures, and company communications.
Ability to complete production records and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to accurately measure and calculate material quantities and batch adjustments.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions using common-sense understanding.
Ability to identify production issues and promptly communicate concerns to supervision.
Ability to safely operate manufacturing and material-handling equipment.
Ability to distinguish colors accurately for product identification and quality verification.
Ability to maintain visual focus at varying distances.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Manufacturing, production, chemical processing, paint manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
Forklift operation experience preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Company-provided forklift, pallet jack, and respirator certifications and respirator medical clearance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Manufacturing, production, chemical processing, paint manufacturing, or related experience.
Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Review and follow batch tickets, formulas, and production schedules.
Gather, verify, weigh, and measure raw materials according to batch requirements.
Load ingredients into mixing and processing equipment manually or with material-handling equipment.
Operate mixers, dispersers, tanks, pumps, and related production equipment.
Adjust machine settings and process parameters to achieve required product specifications.
Monitor batch progress and accurately record production data.
Conduct in-process quality checks and coordinate with Quality Control personnel as needed.
Ensure finished products meet established quality, color, viscosity, and performance standards.
Maintain a clean and organized production area according to housekeeping and safety requirements.
Clean and sanitize equipment between batches using established procedures.
Safely handle chemicals, resins, solvents, pigments, and other raw materials.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow company safety policies, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist with inventory control, raw material handling, and other production-related duties as assigned.