Mixing Operator

Mixing Operator - Ink ManufacturingJoin an Industry Leader in Ink ManufacturingAre you an experienced manufacturing professional with a background in ink, chemical blending, machine operation, or hands-on production work? We are seeking a dependable Mixing Operator to join our production team in Fort Mill, SC.This position is ideal for candidates with previous ink manufacturing, chemical mixing, machining, or production experience who enjoy a hands-on role that combines material handling, quality control, equipment operation, and batch preparation.If you have experience working with inks, coatings, chemicals, pigments, blending equipment, or manufacturing machinery, we encourage you to apply.Position OverviewAs a Mixing Operator, you will be responsible for preparing production batches, weighing raw materials, operating mixing and blending equipment, performing quality checks, and safely moving materials throughout the facility. Accuracy, attention to detail, and quality control are critical in this role.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate industrial mixing and blending equipment to produce customer-specific ink formulationsRetrieve drums, totes, and raw materials according to batch sheets and production schedulesAccurately weigh chemicals, pigments, additives, and other materials for production batchesLoad materials into blending and mixing equipmentPerform in-process and final quality control checks on assigned batchesDocument production and quality information accuratelyVerify color, consistency, viscosity, and batch specifications meet quality standardsOperate a sit-down forklift to move materials, drums, totes, and finished productsUtilize pallet jacks and material handling equipment as neededAssist with machine setup, cleanup, and changeoversMaintain a clean, organized, and safe production environmentFollow all safety, quality, and manufacturing proceduresWork independently while ensuring production schedules and quality standards are metPreferred Equipment ExperienceHook Mayer MixersPost MixersTurntable Mixing EquipmentIndustrial Blending SystemsChemical Processing EquipmentInk Mixing and Color Matching SystemsQualificationsRequiredPrevious manufacturing experienceQuality Control (QC) experience is requiredSit-down forklift experienceAbility to read and follow batch sheets and production documentationStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to lift 50-60 pounds regularlyAbility to work safely in a production environmentGood math skills for weighing and measuring materialsPreferredPrevious ink manufacturing experienceChemical blending or chemical processing experienceExperience working with pigments, coatings, inks, solvents, or additivesExperience operating Hook Mayer, post mixer, or turntable equipmentPrevious machine operation or machining experienceColor matching or formulation experienceIdeal BackgroundsMixing OperatorInk TechnicianChemical OperatorBatch MakerProduction OperatorManufacturing TechnicianMachine OperatorProcess OperatorColor Matching TechnicianIndustrial MixerChemical Blending TechnicianWhy Consider This Opportunity?$18.00 - $19.00 per hourMonday-Friday scheduleStable manufacturing environmentHands-on position with a variety of responsibilitiesOpportunity to use both mechanical and quality control skillsWork independently and take ownership of your projectsStrong opportunity for candidates with ink, chemical, coating, or machining experiencePosition: Mixing OperatorLocation: Fort Mill, SCPay: $18.00 - $19.00 per HourSchedule: Monday-Friday, Day ShiftIf you have previous ink manufacturing experience, chemical blending experience, quality control experience, or hands-on machining/manufacturing experience, and enjoy working with production equipment while maintaining high quality standards, we would like to hear from you. Apply today!