Batch Maker - 1st Shift

RM Lucas Company; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (K)

401k (K) Matching up to 4%

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

Job summary

RM Lucas Company in Alsip, IL is seeking a Batch Maker Level 1 to batch as directed and support manufacturing objectives. The role emphasizes safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards, with opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in manufacturing or trades, can lift up to 50 pounds, and is willing to train. Day shift, full-time, with an hourly wage around $22.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate and work with multiple departments.
• Comfortable with lean processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Batch as directed and assist with departmental objectives for batching processes.
• Ensure activities comply with Safety, Quality, Production and housekeeping specs.
• Train and assist in PIT operations as assigned.
• Operate and troubleshoot mixers; communicate deviations timely.

Skills

Timely communication

Can-do attitude

Decision making

Prioritization

Professional demeanor

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

5S

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alsip Plant and Corporate Office - Alsip, IL 60803

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Summary

"Seeking Hands-On Batch Makers that require Heavy Lifting, & Opportunity for career growth. We will train, and only requirement is that you have prior experience working in a manufacturing and/or trades environment, if this sounds like you,"

Batch Maker Level 1 Responsibilities

The Batch Maker Level 1 will batch as directed and assist with the departmental objectives concerning the various batching processes of RM Lucas. The Batch Maker Level 1 ensures batching activities complies with Safety, Quality, Production, and housekeeping specifications. The Batch Maker Level 1 may communicate information to trainees as directed by the Department Lead and/or Management.

• Expertise in visually inspecting and accepting formulations based on requirements.
• Successful batching of all formulations on all mixers more than 20 times per.
• Designated buddy trainer.
• Competence in troubleshooting and preventing potential batch deviations.
• Training and assistance in PIT operations as assigned.
• Expert on multiple mixers and/or product groups

QualificationsQualifications

• Timely communicator that presents solutions not only problems.
• Incumbent must possess a can-do attitude with focus on achievement not obstacles.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize effectively to complete duties within specified time frames.
• Professional demeanor that communicates politely and can lead a team with respect and dignity.
• Ability to work with other departments to get the schedule completed efficiently.

Education/Experience

• Minimum experience working in a manufacturing and/or trades
• High school diploma/ GED required.

Language Ability

• Read and write English effectively.

Math Ability

• Fluent in basic math
• Experience in accurate pouring weighing and measure of ingredients in pounds, grams and fluids.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think on your feet, formulate completion plans, proactively surmount potential mistakes, and communicate timely and succinctly to management.

Computer Skills

• General computer skills

Certificates and Licenses

• 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience desired.

Instructor Responsibilities

• New employees as applicable and refresher training for current employees as needed.

Work Environment

The plant environment will include working on elevated platforms or ladders at times, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in production areas.

Physical Demands

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Compensation & Benefit Information

Hourly rate starting at $22/hour based on individual candidate experience, skill, education and/or qualifications.

Benefits Provided

• 401 (K)
• 401k (K) Matching up to 4%
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Holidays