Batcher (AL)

Allied Mineral Products; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

STD/LTD

ESOP + profit sharing

Job summary

Allied Mineral Products in Pell City, Alabama is seeking a Material Handler to support batching operations in a dusty production environment. You will perform hand adds, bulk batching, weigh ups, and operate RF scanners and forklifts.

The role requires reading batch instructions, maintaining clean work areas, and moving pallets to outside storage, with shift variations and safety gear required. Candidates must be 18+, physically fit, and able to pass drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable with attendance.
• Ability to read, write, understand basic mathematics, comprehend SOPs/SDSs and safety procedures.
• Operate computerized equipment and read scales; recognize product issues.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Pre-employment drug screen and/or physical examination may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all batching functions: hand adds, bulk batching and weigh ups.
• Read batch instructions and operate RF scanning equipment.
• Operate forklift safely and manage pallet movements.
• Work in other production areas as needed.
• Crush and weigh boric acid and boron oxide for batches.
• Keep batching and materials areas clean and orderly.
• Place pallets in outside storage locations.
• Support both bulk batching systems daily.
• Handle re-blend and partial drums or bags before moving.

Skills

Reading and math

Dependability

Physical fitness

Team awareness

Tools

RF Scanning

Forklift operation

Computerized equipment

Scales reading

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

Pay Range: $18.98 - $26.73 with 8% premium

• Perform all batching functions: hand adds, bulk batching and weigh ups.
• Must be able to read batch functions: hand adds, bulk batching and weigh ups.
• Operate and complete warehouse movements using RF Scanning equipment.
• Must be able to work accurately and independently.
• Work in other production areas as required, because of absenteeism, tardiness, schedules or other needs.
• Crush and weigh boric acid and/or boron oxide for any batches that it is required.
• Keep batching, boric acid crushing, and raw materials area clean and orderly.
• Put pallets in proper outside storage locations.
• Always operate forklift safely.
• Operate both bulk batching systems in a safe and productive manner daily.
• Be responsible for all re-blend, partial drums or bags being put on batches before being moved.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job.
• Ability to read, write, understand basic mathematics, comprehend and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, read scales, recognize product problems, malfunctions and patterns out of specification.
• Ability to perform general quality and quantity of work.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently and pass required testing to operate a forklift.

Working Environment

• The job is in a dusty and dirty environment.
• Working in a hot and/or cold environment.
• Shift varies from early morning start, evenings and weekends.
• Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and physically able to lift 100# bags and complete the physical requirements of a Material Handler.
• The job requires a to work lifting, pulling, pushing, turning, stacking and carrying 55 pounds of unstable bags, drums, cartons, and pails consistently and frequently, therefore the candidate must be fit for duty.
• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator
• It is understood that if a job is offered, applicant must consent to taking a pre-employment drug screening test and/or physical examination as a condition of beginning employment. It may also be required that a drug screening test and/or physical examination be taken in the future as needed to determine fitness for duty.

Benefits

• Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD and ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing.

Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.