Batch Operator I

Carlisle•Chattanooga, TN

23h

About The Position

The Batch Operator I manufactures and packages products by blending raw materials according to formulas and process instructions. The role includes chemical staging and tank farm operations, maintaining batch quality and production schedules, operating mixing and blending equipment, and filling and packaging containers from bulk storage or production tanks. The operator also handles materials and documentation, supports shipping and warehousing, and maintains plant facilities while following safety and quality procedures. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant that may be dirty, dusty, hotter or colder than an office, and may contain fumes, dust, gas, or poor ventilation. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; occasional overtime or weekends are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience working in manufacturing with a mixer/blender.
Self-starter able to execute job tasks with limited supervision.
Above-average mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
High degree of attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Batch chemical components according to formula specifications and complete required documentation.
Ensure batch quality and integrity and meet production schedules.
Assist team members with hazardous materials in drums, cylinders, and bulk tanks.
Deliver batch samples and required documentation to the QA Lab.
Measure materials throughout the plant using calibrated scales.
Work with hazardous materials associated with urethanes and wear required PPE, including rubber gloves.
Operate various mixing and blending equipment across the plant as needed.
Manage formula supply to assigned lines.
Assist with chemical staging.
Label product supply lines and blending tanks with batch/line release forms.
Manage loading and unloading of rail cars.
Maintain chemicals and tank rotations, including connecting hoses to the appropriate tank piping.
Complete receivers on required paperwork for incoming products.
Maintain and clean plant facilities, including floors, storage areas, mixing and storage tanks, hoses, and pumps.
Follow company rules, regulations, safety precautions, quality standards, Quality System Procedures, and Work Instructions.
Fill and package drums, totes, pails, and bulk containers from bulk storage or production tanks.
Organize packages for shipping and warehousing.
Move materials throughout the plant using forklifts, forklift pickers, and similar equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.