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BatchmakerSolving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation. The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.As our Batchmaker you will produce paint and related products by setting up, operating, or tending machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, liquids, color pigments, explosive ingredients, or rust-proofing materials. Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:Stages and charges necessary raw materials into process flow tanks. Follows batch work instructions in order to manufacture quality products.Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.Prepares disperser and letdown tank for production, including any necessary equipment clean up.Monitors and controls high-speed disperser, mixer, pumps, flow meters and other instruments in order to make sure that a batch is produced according to work instructions.Adjust a batch, under QC guidance, until it is approved.Get batch tickets from floor supervisor and discuss with floor supervisor the best order. Determine raw materials needed.Housekeeping - Clean-up work area to 5S standards, takes out trash, participate in cycle count and inventory program.May assist in other departments such as filling, and material handling or help make sample batches.Ensure work area is safe, clean and free of recognizable hazards, communicating all spills or other hazards to the shift supervisor.Responsible for Dust collector cleanouts when required.Perform other duties as assigned.Responsibilities/Expectations:Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.Treat people with dignity and respect.Conduct all business with integrity.Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.Follow all safety procedures and company policies.Qualifications:1-3 years of related production experienceHigh school diploma or equivalentStrong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.Able to read batch tickets and prepare labels for products; basic mathAble to operate high-speed dispersers and other operating equipmentAbility to lift 50-100 pounds, read digital scales and flow metersExperienced forklift operatorOperation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24-$26/hour, bonus eligible Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:45AM - 4:15PM Work Location: In personFrom big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn two weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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minneapolis, MN, 55443, US
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