Production Solvent Mixer
About The Position
The Production Solvent Mixer prepares and mixes chemical and solvent-based formulations according to specified formulas, ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role includes operating mixing equipment and pumps, handling and transferring materials, receiving solvents from tankers, unloading drums into gallon pails or drums, and maintaining inventory. The position pays $15–$17 per hour and follows a weekday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekends off. PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists that provides coatings products and related services and solutions to customer partners. The role is part of its production team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret batch sheets, safety data sheets (SDS), and operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
- Basic math skills and familiarity with measurements, weights, and volumes.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and perform physically demanding tasks; the physical requirements also specify carrying up to 55 pounds regularly and over 55 pounds occasionally.
- Must be licensed to operate a vehicle in accordance with state and federal law.
- Ability to walk and stand on hard surfaces for periods of 2.5 to 8 hours, reach, twist, bend, kneel, and climb a ladder while carrying product.
- Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Candidates must submit to a drug screen and meet acceptable Motor Vehicle Report requirements during the hiring process.
- Team player with organizational skills.
- Ability to lift or move heavy product.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training in chemical processing or a related field.
- Prior experience in chemical mixing, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Accurately measure, weigh, and mix chemicals and solvents according to production formulas and batch records.
- Operate mixing equipment, agitators, pumps, and control systems safely and efficiently.
- Monitor mixing times, temperatures, and other process parameters to ensure consistency.
- Label, sample, and document batches according to company procedures and quality standards.
- Safely handle and transfer raw materials and finished mixtures using appropriate PPE and handling equipment.
- Maintain the cleanliness of mixing tanks, equipment, and the work area to support a safe, contamination-free environment.
- Follow safety protocols for handling flammable or hazardous solvents.
- Support inventory control by reporting material usage and identifying low stock levels.
- Report equipment malfunctions, safety issues, and deviations from standard procedures to supervisors.
- Comply with regulatory and company policies, including OSHA, EPA, and internal quality standards.
- Operate pumps, receive solvents from tankers, unload drums into single-gallon pails or drums, and maintain inventory.
Benefits
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Weekends off.
- Weekday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
