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Paint Mixer

Kendrick Plastics
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
We’re hiring a Mixing Room Attendant to support our paint operations by maintaining organization, material flow, and quality standards in the mix room. This role ensures paint is within specification, supports production with the right materials, and helps keep the area clean, safe, and efficient. You’ll work closely with the Paint team to track usage, manage inventory, and assist with equipment and line support. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply today to join a team that values reliability, precision, and teamwork.

Job Summary

The Mixing Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining organization, accurate recordkeeping, and FIFO processes within the paint kitchen. This role ensures materials meet specifications and are available to support production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Verify paint specifications and maintain mix room logs
  • Ensure adequate supply of paint, catalysts, filters, and related materials
  • Report out-of-spec materials to leadership or engineering
  • Operate, clean, and maintain paint guns and pump systems
  • Properly dispose of paint waste and maintain environmental standards
  • Flush systems for color changes and perform routine clean-up
  • Receive, store, and manage inventory (including scanning materials)
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in the mixing room
  • Complete daily paint usage reports and required documentation
  • Support production needs, including backing up hand painters and assisting with filter changes
  • Participate in safety initiatives, training, and team meetings

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to follow safety and quality procedures
  • Comfortable working with chemicals and industrial equipment
  • Basic computer or handheld scanner experience preferred
  • Reliability and ability to work in a team environment

About Kendrick Plastics

Kendrick Plastics is a fast-growing automotive supplier that makes high-quality interior parts for some of the most popular vehicles on the road. We’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen. Our team is built on trust, hard work, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Whether you’re building parts, keeping equipment running, or supporting the line — every role at Kendrick matters. We’re looking for dependable people who want steady work, good pay, and a chance to grow with a company that’s going places.

Your Work Matters. So Do You.

At Kendrick, We Invest In Our People The Same Way We Invest In Our Products — With Care, Intention, And a Long-term View. Here’s What You Get Upon Benefit Eligibility

  • 401(k) with company contribution for every hour you work
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a competitive paid holiday schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program for support when you need it

3:00 p.m. - 11:20 p.m. Overtime before or after shift as needed. 2nd Shift premium is $.45 per hour

Salary : $22 - $23

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