Mixer Operator - Production & Shipping Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Savings plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a production associate for 1st shift to perform production and shipping duties ensuring on-time delivery and high quality. You will operate equipment, prepare vessels, handle containers, shipping labels, and ERP data entry while maintaining safety and accurate batch records.

Ideal candidates have 0-1 year of manufacturing experience, be reliable, and work well in a team. The role is on the 1st shift with a pay rate of $33.80 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• New production employee with 0-1 year experience; 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates production equipment per training and instructions.
• Prepares mixing vessels, pumps and hoses for unloading/blending.
• Inspects containers for cleanliness and integrity before filling.
• Fills containers as per batch cards and prepares for shipment.
• Labels, palletizes and wraps for shipment; records in ERP.
• Maintains accurate batch documentation and calculates yields.
• Stores and stages inventory; supports ERP transfers.
• Loads/unloads trucks and other material handling tasks.
• Completes shipping duties in ERP and coordinates late shipments.

Skills

Batch sheets interpretation

SOP reading

Math skills

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system (JDE)

Forklifts

Job description

Quaker Houghton is seeking a production associate for 1st shift to perform production and shipping duties ensuring on-time delivery and high quality. You will operate equipment, prepare vessels, handle containers, shipping labels, and ERP data entry while maintaining safety and accurate batch records.

Ideal candidates have 0-1 year of manufacturing experience, be reliable, and work well in a team. The role is on the 1st shift with a pay rate of $33.80 per hour and comprehensive benefits.