Batch Maker - Room for Advancement

Seeking a Batch Maker for an exciting direct hire opportunity offering growth opportunity and competitive pay in Walled Lake, MI. Our client is a manufacturer and marketer of coated, laminated, and converted films, foils, and papers supplying to various markets. 

Position Summary:
Set up, operate and clean mixing equipment. Prepare solutions using various mixing equipment and documented work instructions. Obtain solution samples for testing. Troubleshoot solution problems and adjust solution, within guidelines, in order to meet solution specifications. Follow mixing priorities to ensure timely delivery of solution to coating machines. Coordinator corrective action with the supervisor. Follow defined procedures for waste removal. Identify, pack, move (inside the facility) or prepare for disposal of hazardous materials, including solvent laden rags, waste solutions and clean up materials.

Position Responsibilities
•    Collect materials/chemicals for preparing solutions while applying knowledge of code, safe handling, use and storage techniques
•    Utilizing documented work instructions and work order documents, set up equipment and prepare solutions. Calculate solution consumption for coating runs. Troubleshoot solution problems and make adjustments, within guidelines, to solutions. Obtain product samples for testing and perform mixing quality assurance testing when required
•    Clean all mixing equipment after use. Following defined procedures for chemical waste documentation and handling. Perform mixing preventative maintenance activities
•    Working knowledge of applicable QMS procedures and problem solving method
•    Document production, process, and quality data
•    Train personnel in position responsibilities when qualified and authorized to do so
•    Maintain work area in accordance with all applicable safety, housekeeping, and environmental policies and practices
•    Perform other duties as required by supervisor/group leader

Requirements
Education and Experience
•    Minimum 1 year at Coater/Mixer Trainee or equivalent experience
•    High School Diploma or GED
•    Certified forklift operator preferred
•    Good PC skills preferred
Key Traits
•    Ability to work 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 5am-3pm, and open to work overtime on Fridays, 3am-3pm, as needed
•    Ability to lift 50 lbs and manual & visual dexterity
•    Adaptable to often changing priorities
•    Good communication and organizational skills
Working Environment
•    While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and variations in temperature. The noise level is low to moderate

Benefits
Our client offers a benefits package to employees valuing approximately 30% of total compensation. These benefits include:
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
•    Employer Paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
•    Available additional employee accident, critical illness, and short/long-term disability insurance coverage
•    Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
•    Generous vacation time plan beginning at 2 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity
•    Ten paid holidays
•    Attendance Award Program – eligibility is for full-time hourly employees only
•    401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan with an employer match
•    Tuition Reimbursement – courses related to current positions or positions offered within the company
•    On-site Fitness center with lockers and shower facilities
•    Safety Bingo program – incentive-based program