Batch Maker

Richard’s Paint•Rockledge, FL

About The Position

The Batch Maker is responsible for manufacturing paint and coating products according to established formulas, batch tickets, quality standards, and safety procedures. The role involves operating mixing and processing equipment, handling raw materials, monitoring production, cleaning equipment, and ensuring 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 has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Production Supervisor. The work environment includes moving machinery; chemical products, solvents, pigments, and resins; fumes, odors, airborne particles, and dust; wet and humid conditions; elevated temperatures; and moderate-to-loud industrial noise. Appropriate PPE and safety training are provided and required. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, reaching, using hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 75 pounds. The role requires safely operating manufacturing and material-handling equipment, distinguishing colors accurately, and maintaining visual focus at varying distances. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Related manufacturing, production, chemical processing, or paint manufacturing experience and forklift operation experience are 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. Forklift, pallet jack, and respirator certifications and medical clearance are company provided. Richard's Paint is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace.

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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using 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 communicate concerns promptly 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.
Ability to perform physical duties including standing, walking, bending, reaching, using hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Company-provided training includes forklift operation, chemical handling, respirator use, and safety procedures.
Forklift, pallet jack, and respirator certifications and respirator medical clearance are company provided.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in accordance with housekeeping and safety requirements.
Clean and sanitize equipment between batches following 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 utilize 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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.