COLOR WEIGH-UP

About the role

The Color Weigh-Up individual will weigh up pigments and additives for use in production.

Responsibilities

• Measures appropriate weights of pigments for specified customer colors
• Monitors inventory levels associated with pigment mixtures used to color plastics
• Assist the production colorist with molding color chips and other duties
• Maintains a clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
• Read and follow manuals and procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Qualifications

• Passing score on the RTP Company Color Test
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift
• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, respirators, face shield, hearing protection, Tyvek suit, gloves, etc.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level may be possible
• Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job as pointed out by plant safety procedures
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock and non-hazardous chemical agents
• Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard

Schedule

Monday-Friday (3 pm-11 pm)