Title: Batch Operator Salary Grade Code: US_HAY_8

Department: Production FLSA Status: Exempt Non-exempt

Location: Marion, OH Reports To: Production Supervisor

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

Batch Operators are responsible for the daily operation of complex chemistry processes at the Marion Plant. Batch

Operators execute daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, rate objectives and

participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. Batch Operators must be able to work independently

within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude. Work is performed under the general

supervision of the Production Supervisor, support from Team Leads, and may include other activities as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.

• Understand, comply, and regularly inspect the work area to ensure all safety policies and practices are followed and

a high degree of industrial housekeeping is maintained at all times.

• Oversee and operate packaging equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and

procedure specifications.

• Drive cultural change and initiatives which emphasize safety, communication, co-operation, development,

teamwork, environmental compliance, quality, productivity and waste elimination.

• Perform inventory check of raw materials and packaging materials for daily production schedule.

• Oversee and operate mixing equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and procedure

specifications.

• Ensure mixing equipment is running smoothly, within validated parameters, and in compliance with SOP’s.

• Ensure mixing processes are carried out and documented within a high level of compliance including but not limited

to order of addition, mixing times, and other designated set points.

• Performs line change overs and simple-to-moderate equipment adjustments and troubleshooting.

• Understand, comply, and ensure that packaged products meet quality standards of customers including but not

limited to product weight tolerances, overall appearance, DOT Labeling, and batch identification numbers.

• Uses PLC and observes flowmeters and pressure gauges, turn valves, and start pumps to transfer fluid chemicals to

or from specified tanks and to processing areas.

• Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.

• Demonstrates ability to use a computer and various computer programs including SAP and PLC programs

• To execute other projects or activities to-be-determined as directed by Plant Leadership.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience: 3+ year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised 4/1/2025

INTERNAL

Special Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.

• Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals and percentages.

• Ability to meet certification requirements following company training program in forklift operation.

• Must have the ability to develop process expertise in order to facilitate troubleshooting.

• Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.

• Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.

• Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work.

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently; moving about the plant frequently.

Physical Activity Required of the Position

• Climbing: ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

• Standing: particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust, downward or outward.

• Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Carrying: to move while supporting, for example packages.

Mental Processes

• Reasoning: intelligent ability to use judgment, ability to understand directions.

• Mathematical ability: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and other mathematical capabilities.

• Language ability: reading, writing, and speaking.

Conditions worker will be subject to in this position.

• Worker subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions; not necessarily from temperature changes.

• Worker subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.

• The worker may be required to wear a respirator.

Call Emily Erwin @ 740-915-1378 for any questions or interest