Batcher Operator

About the role

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

Responsibilities

• Produce chemical batches for assigned production lines and help the team meet the manufacturing schedule.
• Oversee key parts of the batching process, including component verification, sampling, waste control, and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow batch records accurately from start through production.
• Verify components and confirm chemical inventory is available before batching; stage materials as needed.
• Execute batch instructions and sample batches at multiple stages.
• Perform quality checks and make appropriate batch decisions and adjustments based on results.
• Troubleshoot and, when needed, rebuild batching equipment.
• Control waste in the batching area and transfer waste to the holding tank.
• Maintain strong housekeeping and spill-control practices in the batch room.
• Communicate potential quality or procedural concerns to the Liquid Fence Supervisor.
• Practice safe work habits, support team success, and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one to three years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of batching experience.
• Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimal conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain full-face respirator certification.

Work Environment

• Works approximately 90% in a manufacturing environment and 10% in an office environment.
• Regularly stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently use hands to handle or feel, climb or balance, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, smell, and lift or move up to 100 pounds.