Compound Mixer - Weekend Shift

Carboline • Brooklyn Park, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Compound Mixer, described in the posting as a Batchmaker, to produce paint and related products by setting up, operating, or tending machines that mix or blend chemicals, liquids, color pigments, and other materials. The role follows batch work instructions to manufacture quality products and prepares production tanks and equipment, including cleanup as needed.

The position monitors and controls dispersers, mixers, pumps, flow meters, and other instruments; adjusts batches under Quality Control guidance until approved; and coordinates with the floor supervisor on batch tickets, production order, and required raw materials. The role also maintains housekeeping and inventory practices, supports other departments when needed, and helps keep the work area safe and free of hazards. The job is full-time, in person, and scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The 36-hour schedule is paid at the equivalent of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related production experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read batch tickets, prepare product labels, and perform basic math.
• Ability to operate high-speed dispersers and other operating equipment.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds and read digital scales and flow meters.
• Experienced forklift operator.
• Skills in operation monitoring, quality control analysis, operation and control, monitoring, critical thinking, troubleshooting, coordination, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Stage and charge necessary raw materials into process flow tanks, following batch work instructions.
• Prepare dispersers and letdown tanks for production, including necessary equipment cleanup.
• Monitor and control high-speed dispersers, mixers, pumps, flow meters, and other instruments to ensure batches follow work instructions.
• Adjust batches under Quality Control guidance until approved.
• Obtain batch tickets from the floor supervisor, discuss production order, and determine the required raw materials.
• Clean the work area to 5S standards, take out trash, and participate in cycle counts and inventory activities.
• Assist other departments, including filling and material handling, or help make sample batches as needed.
• Keep the work area safe, clean, and free of recognizable hazards; communicate spills or other hazards to the shift supervisor.
• Clean out dust collectors when required.
• Communicate information to supervisors and coworkers in writing or in person.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform assigned tasks using specific operating procedures and department quality control processes.
• Treat people with dignity and respect and conduct business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum quality principles and participate in departmental and company-wide quality activities.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance after 30 days of employment.
• Flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program after 30 days of employment.
• Stock purchases after 30 days of employment.
• Vacation, sick days, and parental leave after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
• Eligibility for the RPM Pension plan after five years of service.
• 9.5 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
• Eligibility to earn two weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED