Paint Batch Technician — Early Shift with Benefits

Rust-Oleum Corporation; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, disability

401(k) plan after three months

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Two weeks vacation

Pension plan after five years

Vacation/sick days/parental leave

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking a Batchmaker to produce paints and related products. You will set up, operate, and monitor machines to mix materials, follow batch instructions, and ensure batch quality.

You may assist in other departments and are responsible for safe, clean work areas and accurate batch records. The role requires 1–3 years in production, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 50–100 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related production experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to read batch tickets and prepare labels; basic math.
• Able to operate high-speed dispersers and other operating equipment.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds; read digital scales and flow meters.
• Experienced forklift operator.

Responsibilities

• Stage and charge raw materials into process flow tanks.
• Follow batch work instructions to manufacture quality products.
• Weigh or measure chemicals before adding to machines.
• Prepare disperser and letdown tank for production; clean as needed.
• Monitor and control high-speed disperser, mixer, pumps, flow meters to ensure batch accuracy.
• Adjust batch under QC guidance until approved.
• Obtain batch tickets and coordinate with floor supervisor on material needs.
• Maintain 5S standards; participate in cycle counts and inventory.

Skills

Production experience

Read batch tickets

Forklift operation

Read gauges/flow meters

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Monitoring equipment

Operations and control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Disperser equipment

Job description

Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking a Batchmaker to produce paints and related products. You will set up, operate, and monitor machines to mix materials, follow batch instructions, and ensure batch quality.

You may assist in other departments and are responsible for safe, clean work areas and accurate batch records. The role requires 1–3 years in production, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 50–100 pounds.