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**Position Title:** Prebatch Operator (Material Handler)

**Shift:** 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday)

**Pay Rate:** $16.50/hour

**Location:** North Houston – Willowbrook Area

Essential Responsibilities

General Production Duties

+ Perform daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection, and administrative tasks as per procedures and control systems.

+ Report safety, quality, or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.

+ Ensure all shift team production targets are met while maintaining appropriate quality standards.

+ Issue Corrective Action Reports (CAR) or Hazard Reports when relevant issues are noticed.

+ Provide progress updates to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.

+ Attend and contribute to team meetings.

+ Participate in investigations of HSE or quality issues (e.g., customer complaints, reject batches).

+ Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities and programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS, etc.

+ Support color adjustment activities as needed.

Tank Wash

+ Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushes, scrapers, and other tools.

+ Operate the automated tank washer machine.

+ Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations.

+ Complete other duties as needed to support production.

Pre-Kit / Material Coordination

+ Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.

+ Obtain materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters, and fill-off teams.

+ Operate and inspect forklift daily; submit inspection forms.

+ Deliver ordered materials to designated areas for batch makers.

+ Return remaining materials or dispose of empty containers properly.

+ Assist fill-off operator in obtaining proper containers.

+ Transport finished goods to shipping, intermediates to storage, and overages to designated areas.

+ Move hazardous waste containers to accumulation area when full, labeled, and dated.

+ Keep yards and storage areas neat and clean.

+ Remove trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift.

+ Transition to other trained production tasks as needed.

Fill-Off

+ Transfer completed products into containers (1 qt cans to tankers).

+ Apply correct labels and documentation per fill-off and safety procedures.

+ Measure and weigh product for proper yield.

+ Inspect containers for leaks and secure closures.

+ Complete batch tickets, label containers, and number them sequentially.

+ Send approved batches to shipping with documentation.

+ Dispose of filters and clean equipment (pump, tanks, filter housing, hoses).

+ Label and stage cleaning materials appropriately.

+ Stencil containers to meet customer and shipment requirements.

+ Maintain housekeeping standards in the fill-off area.

Batch Making

+ Add raw materials in the order listed on the batch ticket.

+ Weigh and measure materials for yield and accuracy.

+ Coordinate sample testing with QC and adjust batches as instructed.

+ Maintain housekeeping standards in the batch area.

+ Support fill-off and tank washing tasks when trained.

Milling / Grinding Operation

+ Operate machine controls to maintain specified flow and temperature.

+ Demonstrate competency in Lockout/Tagout/Tryout procedures.

+ Lift metal objects up to 40 lbs to a height of 5 feet.

+ Set up pump trains for vessel transfers.

+ Select and set up mill components (media, screens, internal pin disruption).

+ Break down and clean mill; inspect for wear using indicator tools.

+ Understand color development and use grind check tools.

Level of Autonomy

+ Perform tasks independently as trained and authorized.

+ Identify and report safety or quality concerns without needing prior approval.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School Diploma.

+ Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and guidelines.

+ Ability to pass forklift test and obtain certification.

+ Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

+ Ability to read and apply accurate labels.

+ Ability to measure and weigh materials accurately.

+ Ability to lift and handle containers (up to 75 lbs), pigment bags (60 lbs), and maneuver drums (up to 600 lbs).

+ Effective interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work independently and multitask.

+ Strong safety awareness and leadership.

+ Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear.

+ Ability to work in hot/cold environments and inclement weather.

+ Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing setting with chemical exposure.

+ Ability to stand or walk for long periods.

+ Arm-hand steadiness and near vision for detailed tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior experience in a paint manufacturing facility.

+ Prior manufacturing experience.

+ English speaking.

+ Basic Microsoft skills.

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.