Production Batcher

SUMMARY: 

B Shift: 4/10 Schedule Monday-Thursday, Planned OT Friday during peak, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM

Isolatek International is launching a new manufacturing operation focused on the production of FireSolve® fire-protective coating products. Production Operators will play a critical role in establishing safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations from day one.

The Production Batcher is responsible for safely preparing, verifying, weighing, staging, and organizing raw materials used in the manufacture of FireSolve® fire-protective coating products. This position serves a critical role in the manufacturing process by ensuring materials are accurately identified, weighed, documented, and prepared prior to batch production activities.

The Production Batcher operates mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, and associated production equipment while following approved batch records, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, inventory accuracy, material control, and process documentation to ensure products are manufactured safely and consistently.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare, verify, weigh, stage, and organize raw materials for FireSolve® production batches. 
• Review batch records and production schedules to ensure required materials are available and prepared before batch manufacturing activities begin. 
• Verify material codes, lot numbers, quantities, and inventory status prior to use. 
• Accurately weigh and document raw material additions in accordance with approved batch records and work instructions. 
• Manufacture FireSolve® fire-protective coating products following approved formulas, procedures, and operating instructions. 
• Operate mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, scales, drum handling equipment, forklifts, and related production equipment. 
• Execute controlled raw material additions and follow established addition sequences. 
• Prepare and blend solvent mixtures in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures. 
• Monitor batch progress and communicate quality, process, or material concerns to management. 
• Maintain accurate batch records, material usage records, inventory documentation, and equipment logs. 
• Verify material consumption and support inventory accuracy through proper documentation and material control practices. 
• Perform routine process monitoring and production checks as required by manufacturing procedures. 
• Support quality verification activities and accurately document production information. 
• Stage materials and equipment required for upcoming production runs. 
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished goods. 
• Clean and maintain batching equipment, production vessels, pumps, and work areas. 
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within the batching and production areas. 
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contacts: 

 INSIDE COMPANY:

• Shift Leader 
• Plant Manager 
• QC Manager 
• Warehouse operators

SCOPE OF POSITION:

• The Production Batcher supports the safe and reliable manufacture of FireSolve® fire-protective coating products by controlling the material preparation and batching portions of the manufacturing process.
• Approximately 80% of the role is dedicated to batching activities including material verification, material staging, weighing, inventory control, solvent blending, batch documentation, and operation of mixing equipment. The remaining portion of the role supports material handling, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and production support activities.

Unlike the Production Operator position, which primarily utilizes pre-weighed and pre-staged materials during manufacturing operations, the Production Batcher is directly responsible for organizing, verifying, documenting, and preparing materials before they enter the manufacturing process. This role requires a higher level of attention to detail, inventory accuracy, material accountability, and process organization

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-4 years of experience manufacturing experience
• 1-4 years of experience with forklift experience (certification not required)

KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment. 
• Ability to read, understand, and follow batch records work instructions, and standard operating procedures. 
• Ability to safely handle raw materials and operate production equipment.

SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic math related to weighing, measuring, batch additions, and documentation.
• Ability to read and understand batch records, work instructions, equipment logs, and standard operating procedures. 
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Ability to safely operate or become certified to operate a forklift within 90 days of hire. 
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, production equipment, forklifts, and industrial processes. 
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly for extended periods during the shift. 
• Ability to climb stairs, platforms, or access equipment areas as needed. 
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators for extended periods when required. 

The base $26.00 per hour for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, actual compensation may vary and will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to, the applicant’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors. Isolatek International reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on company and personal performance.

Isolatek offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k), in addition to other benefits.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Isolatek is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. No phone calls, please.