Batch Mixer OR Paint Mixer (Manufacturing)

Excelligence Learning Corporation, located in Olathe, Kansas, has a rich history spanning over 40 years as a trusted provider of educational products. The company has built a strong reputation among educators and families nationwide by offering more than 20,000 innovative and high-quality products that inspire and support young learners. This dedication to quality and education underscores Excelligence's commitment to delivering not just products but meaningful possibilities that positively impact the educational experience.

Excelligence Learning Corporation operates within the educational manufacturing industry, focusing on creating safe, vibrant, and non-toxic paint products designed specifically for children. These products are used extensively in schools and homes, emphasizing a mission-driven approach that combines creativity, safety, and environmental consciousness. As a full-time employer, Excelligence Learning Corporation offers a stable and rewarding work environment, with a competitive pay rate of $18.00 per hour and a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The current job opening is for a production team member in the manufacturing division, dedicated to the creation of kids' paint products and other coatings. This role requires dependable team players who enjoy hands-on work in a clean and organized manufacturing environment. Employees in this position play a crucial part in ensuring the high standards of product quality and safety are met daily. The role involves active participation in the production process, performing precise mixing and formulation of paints; carrying out quality control tests to guarantee that products meet established specifications; and maintaining thorough and accurate production and quality control records.

Team members are expected to prepare their work area, measure raw materials according to batch requirements, operate dispersing machines, and transfer finished goods to storage or filling lines. Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are essential to adjust product formulations based on quality checks and to maintain equipment such as mixers, forklifts, pumps, flow meters, and dust collectors. This is a physically engaging position that requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, within a working environment that may involve exposure to paint fumes, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Besides technical skills, the company values attributes like integrity, mastery, purpose, agility, commitment, and teamwork. Employees are part of a culture that emphasizes doing the right thing, continuous learning, positive attitudes, adaptability, dedication, and mutual support. The role offers opportunities for growth, skill development, and making meaningful contributions to the community of educators and families who rely on Excelligence’s products.

Excelligence Learning Corporation provides a comprehensive benefits package including weekly pay, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, catered meals, employee discounts on a wide range of products, referral bonuses, and opportunities for overtime. This supportive work environment encourages employees to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

For individuals who are organized, self-motivated, possess good communication skills, and have a basic knowledge of computers and mechanical equipment, this job presents a great opportunity to advance a career in manufacturing within the educational industry. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, ensuring all employees receive the necessary accommodations to perform their roles effectively.