Batch Maker

Permanent Coatings; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Coatings in Denham Springs, LA, is hiring Batch Makers to create high-quality batches of paint and coatings by combining raw materials according to precise formulas. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliable attendance, and the ability to learn from senior staff.

Typical day runs 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $14 per hour, with eligibility for a raise after three months of on-time attendance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with mixing and blending equipment or desire to learn.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to specific recipes and guidelines.
• Monitor blending processes and adjust temperatures, speeds, and ingredients as necessary.
• Ensure consistency and quality of each batch.
• Follow safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a clean work environment.
• Document production and batch information accurately.
• Operate and maintain mixing equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the blending process.
• Coordinate across the business to ensure production schedules are met.
• Handle raw materials and finished products safely and properly.
• Reliably come to work ready to perform all duties.

Skills

Weights & measurements

Math & calculation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team coordination

Job description

Job Overview

At Permanent Coatings, we value crafting high-quality products for niche customers, and our Batch Makers play an essential role in this process. If you're detail-oriented, hands‑on, and reliable, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Batch Makers are responsible for combining raw materials following specific formulas and guidelines to create consistent, high-quality batches of paint and industrial coatings. This role requires good attendance, a meticulous eye for detail, a willingness to learn from senior employees, and the ability to follow complex instructions accurately.
New hires start at $14/hour and are eligible for a raise after three months of on‑time attendance. Opportunities to move up through the company exist for the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to specific recipes and guidelines
• Monitor blending processes and adjust temperatures, speeds, and ingredients as necessary
• Ensure consistency and quality of each batch
• Follow safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a clean work environment
• Document production and batch information accurately
• Operate and maintain mixing equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the blending process
• Coordinate across the business to ensure production schedules are met
• Handle raw materials and finished products safely and properly
• Reliably come to work ready to perform all duties

Qualifications and Skills

Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency and familiarity with weights and measurements as part of the hiring process.

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required
• Familiarity with mixing and blending equipment or desire to learn
• Ability to track details across a production process
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with coworkers
• Problem‑solving skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and formulas
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy ingredients
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work during normal day shifts (8am-5pm) plus overtime as required