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Job Title:

Batch Maker/Mixer Location:

Cerritos, CA |

Onsite Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire Schedule:

6:00 AM-2:30 PM | Potential future second shift: 10:00 AM-6:30

PM Compensation:

$19.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience ________________________________________

Company Overview:

A long-established manufacturer specializing in industrial coatings, specialty inks, and custom formulations used across a variety of industries. The company is known for developing high-performance products and partnering closely with customers to support complex manufacturing and printing applications. ________________________________________

Job Summary:

The Batch Maker / Mixer is responsible for preparing production batches according to established batch tickets, formulas, and manufacturing procedures. This position weighs and handles raw materials, operates industrial mixing equipment, makes authorized additions to batches, and supports safe and efficient production operations. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands-on mixing, batching, blending, compounding, or related manufacturing experience. ________________________________________

Key Responsibilities:

Read, understand, and follow batch tickets, production instructions, and established procedures Accurately weigh and measure raw materials according to batch requirements Pull materials from designated inventory locations Operate large and small industrial mixers and other production equipment Make authorized additions of materials to production batches Handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures Operate a forklift and maintain required certification Perform general cleanup and maintain an organized production work area Complete required production documentation and records Participate in the use and application of

ISO 9001

documentation, forms, and Quality Management System procedures Follow established safety, quality, and production requirements Perform other duties as assigned based on production needs These responsibilities are based on International Coatings' Mixer job description. ________________________________________

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in batch making, mixing, blending, compounding, or a related manufacturing or production role High school diploma or equivalent Experience reading and following batch tickets, formulas, recipes, or production instructions Experience weighing and measuring raw materials Ability to safely operate production and mixing equipment Ability to handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials Forklift experience and ability to meet certification requirements Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment Ability to work occasional overtime and Saturdays as production needs require

Preferred:

Experience in coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, resins, chemicals, plastics, or a similar manufacturing environment Experience operating industrial batch mixers or blending equipment Familiarity with ISO 9001 or Quality Management System procedures College-level technical training or related manufacturing training ________________________________________

Key Competencies:

Batch making and industrial mixing Raw material weighing and measurement Batch ticket and formula interpretation Industrial mixer operation Chemical and raw material handling Forklift operation Production documentation Quality and safety compliance Attention to detail Manufacturing teamwork ________________________________________

Work Environment:

Work is performed onsite in a manufacturing and production environment Position involves regular interaction with industrial mixers, production machinery, chemicals, and fumes Frequent lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 75 lbs may be required Frequent pushing and pulling of materials weighing up to 75 lbs may be required Position requires extended standing and frequent walking Steel-toe safety shoes and other required personal protective equipment must be worn Must be able to wear respiratory protection as required Occasional overtime and Saturday work may be required based on production needs

Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have forklift experience

Work Location:

In person