Production Operator - Ingredient Batching

ManpowerGroup; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Operator - Ingredient Batching for a client in the mineral processing industry, located in Quincy, IL. The role focuses on accurate ingredient batching, scale calibration, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position runs a Monday 6am-4pm shift, with T-Th 8am–6pm, and offers a structured environment where you support batch processes, maintain records, and keep work areas clean.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of mineral products produced, customer requirements, and quality control limits.
• Ability to follow company policies and safe work practices while performing assigned duties.
• Comfort working in a mixing room environment exposed to heat, cold, noise, grease, oil, and fine ground mineral spillage.
• Willingness to learn and support additional operational tasks, including operating and emptying used bag baler, assisting with work area clean-up, and assisting forklift and WEM operators as needed.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and services in the cut-in pit area as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the cut-in area by inspecting scales to ensure they are clean and that required ingredients are present in adequate quantities and clearly identified.
• Test scales with test weights and complete the Scale Calibration Record to support accurate batching.
• Add bagged ingredients from 50 lb bags into scale #3 using formula weights shown on the cut-in pit computer screen, and complete the Trace Mineral Plant Production Report for each ingredient charged.
• Add micro-ingredients from 50 lb bags into scale #2 using formula weights shown on the micro-ingredient scale computer screen, and complete the Micro Ingredient Container Weights logsheet for each micro-ingredient charged.
• At end of shift, sweep the area, place trash in the trash hopper, leave the work area clean and orderly, and perform other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the mineral processing industry, is seeking a Production Operator - Ingredient Batching to join their team. As a Production Operator - Ingredient Batching, you will be part of the production operations team supporting consistent, accurate ingredient batching and quality-focused scale preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to follow work instructions precisely to keep production running smoothly.

Job Title: Production Operator - Ingredient Batching

Location: Quincy, IL

Pay Range: $46800 - $46800

Shift: Monday 6am-4pm, T-Th 8am–6pm.

What's the Job?

• Prepare the cut-in area by inspecting scales to ensure they are clean and that required ingredients are present in adequate quantities and clearly identified.

• Test scales with test weights and complete the Scale Calibration Record to support accurate batching.

• Add bagged ingredients from 50 lb bags into scale #3 using formula weights shown on the cut-in pit computer screen, and complete the Trace Mineral Plant Production Report for each ingredient charged.

• Add micro-ingredients from 50 lb bags into scale #2 using formula weights shown on the micro-ingredient scale computer screen, and complete the Micro Ingredient Container Weights logsheet for each micro-ingredient charged.

• At end of shift, sweep the area, place trash in the trash hopper, leave the work area clean and orderly, and perform other assigned duties as needed.

What's Needed?

• Thorough knowledge of mineral products produced, customer requirements, and quality control limits.

• Ability to follow company policies and safe work practices while performing assigned duties.

• Comfort working in a mixing room environment exposed to heat, cold, noise/vibrations, grease, oil, and fine ground mineral spillage.

• Willingness to learn and support additional operational tasks, including operating and emptying used bag baler, assisting with work area clean-up, and assisting forklift and WEM operators as needed.

• Ability to perform minor maintenance and services in the cut-in pit area as required.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a production role where accuracy and quality directly support customer requirements.

• Clear, structured responsibilities that help you build consistency and confidence in batching operations.

• Opportunity to contribute to safe, organized production by maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

• Hands-on experience supporting scale calibration, ingredient charging documentation, and minor maintenance in the cut-in pit area.

• A team environment where you can learn processes and perform assigned duties with guidance from supervision.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.