Batch Operator

Jobtailor; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Manchester, TN is seeking a manufacturing technician to blend batches, operate production equipment, and perform quality checks. You will assemble and adjust equipment, manage materials, and participate in continuous improvement while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, basic math, the ability to read recipes and measurements, and strong teamwork. Forklift skills and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Good listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in math.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, weights, and measures.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Effective team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; certification is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blend batches of powders and liquids following batching sheets and SOPs; accurately weigh and measure ingredients using a scale.
• Operate machines, diaphragm/electric pumps, mixers, and packaging equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient production.
• Perform routine quality testing and document daily production performance and issues.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and set up all required equipment; make light mechanical adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Pull and organize materials necessary for production, verifying the materials to be used.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to overall organization efficiency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Complete all required safety training and consistently follow safe work practices at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math

Reading recipes & measures

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manufacturing experience 1-3 years

High School diploma

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Blend batches of powders and liquids following batching sheets and SOPs; accurately weigh and measure ingredients using a scale.
• Operate machines, diaphragm/electric pumps, mixers, and packaging equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient production.
• Perform routine quality testing and document daily production performance and issues.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and set up all required equipment; make light mechanical adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Pull and organize materials necessary for production, verifying the materials to be used.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to overall organization efficiency.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Complete all required safety training and consistently follow safe work practices at all times.

Requirements

• Must have good listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in math.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, weights, and measures.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Effective team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift; forklift certification is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting, a plus.
• High School diploma, a plus.