Batch Operator

About the role

Henry Company (A Carlisle Company) is looking for a self-motivated, hard-working, and dependable Batch Maker to learn, understand, and put into practice all policies and procedures to help manufacture the highest quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will routinely perform duties with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team. The role requires working in an environment with many distractions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and safety. No travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all applicable health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure your work area is clean and safe.
• Control one or more processing units or inter-related semi-automatic or automatic systems.
• Monitor gauges, signal records, and observe color changes in product to ascertain reaction rates.
• Perform chemical or other physical testing during product processing.
• Record data on batch cards and follow QC procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of process equipment.
• Bulk loading and unloading, and inventory control of raw materials.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving results.
• Perform any other duties assigned by lead hand and/or management.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Mathematically skilled to operate in volumetric and mass calculations.
• Knowledge of spill clean-up and WHMIS/GHS procedures.
• Some experience using hazardous, flammable, and explosive materials.
• Knowledge of how to use/follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prior forklift experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or nights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of following Batch Cards, Work Orders, Environmental, Health & Safety Policies/Procedures, and Quality Procedures.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Working Conditions

Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient/outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, and increased noise levels. Hours worked vary based on shift schedule and business volume, with flexibility required for overtime and weekend hours. The role involves working with heavy, stationary machinery and tools such as radios, calculators, measuring devices, hand tools, and computers (Shop Floor and ERP).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Eye and hearing protection (always required on the production floor).
• Safety shoes (steel/composite) on the production floor.
• Other PPE as defined by management within the assigned department.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective Day 1).
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Advocate – health care concierge service.
• PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account).
• College Scholarships for Dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Carlisle has maintained the same employee premiums for four consecutive years by absorbing rising medical insurance expenses, allowing employees to tailor a benefits program to their needs.