Batch Maker/Chemical Mixer (06242025)

About the company

Kao Collins is part of the Kao Corporation, which is a global leader in personal hygiene, laundry, food, cosmetics, and specialty chemical products. At Kao Collins, we formulate and manufacture innovative inkjet inks for high-speed printing, single-pass printing, and wide-format printing using a variety of technologies. We are stretching the limits of what inkjet can print on, like ceramics, textiles and the first water-based ink for flexible film packaging.

Located in Cincinnati, OH, Kao Collins Inc. conducts its daily operations in accordance with The Kao Way and principles of the Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines. Moreover, we support the commitment of the Kao Group to manufacture and market quality products while always embracing the corporate culture of Yoki-Monozukuri.

Benefits

Monday -Friday First shift 7:00a – 4:00p with 1 hour lunch.

Great work environment with medical benefits starting day one.

$19.50 - $25.00 depending upon experience with bonus opportunities.

80 hours of paid vacation per year with 11 holidays and additional sick days available after 90 days.

Temperature controlled environment.

Growth opportunities available

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Ink Manufacturer is primarily responsible for operating ink-making machinery and equipment, manufacturing and packaging fluids, and keeping their workstation, equipment and products clean and orderly.   The Ink Manufacturer makes sure all work is conducted in accordance with the customer requirements as detailed on batch tickets and in accordance with all Kao Collins processes and procedures. 

Job Function:

• Running batches of ink based on the batch ticket provided while adhering to company processes and procedures independently after training.   


• Packaging finished product in various containers and labeling containers


• Pulls, Measures, weighs, and blends product to batch ticket specifications (water, solvent, UV/EB, or oil based).


• Packages finished product, ensuring that all information on the batch ticket is completed to customer specifications.


• Processes and completes documentation accurately by recording information on batch tickets, labeling containers, packaging inks and inspecting customer products per requirements.


• Communicate with management when discrepancies come up.


• Following safety and regulatory compliance procedures.


• Attention to detail and willingness to problem solve.


• Able to work independently once fully trained.


• Always Maintains adherence to “The Kao Way” standards.


• Inventory control activities.

Other duties as assigned by production management

Skills to be successful:

Education:

High school diploma or GED

And/ or 6 months or more of batch maker/compounder/mixer experience required.

Prior experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment is preferred.

Forklift certification a plus.

Communication:

Ability to read batch tickets (work orders or invoices).

Must be able to work independently or as a team depending on the business requirements.

Physical:

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and sit for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Must be able to maneuver 500+ pound drum on a drum truck.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Kao Collins is an equal opportunity employer.  Kao Collins does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.