Mix Room Operator - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safe operation of pallet jacks, standup, and sit-down forklifts in a production environment.
• Safe operation of heavy-duty air driven equipment and tools including overhead hoist systems.
• Must be able to gauge distances and have good depth perception to safely operate hoist system and safely retrieve and return items to the warehouse racks.
• Able to work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments.
• Follow schedule and read job travelers, pick lists, pull material from the warehouse following FIFO guidelines.
• Transport raw materials and return unused or partially used materials to the warehouse with proper documentation when applicable.
• Finished materials must be handled, labeled, and stored properly.
• Actively involved in the set-up, mixing/compounding, and cleanup of the mixers, cast tanks, compounding room, and outlying areas.
• In the first 6 months, the Mix Room Level 1 Mixer must learn to fully setup, operate, and clean all equipment necessary to complete all tasks required.
• In the first 6 months, must be able to perform and have a basic understanding of product testing using a viscometer, PH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer.
• Develop a basic understanding of the adhesive mixing process, cast vinyl compounding, and versating process to effectively troubleshoot production and quality problems.
• Possess basic computer skills and the ability to perform various shop floor transactions including opening jobs, issuing materials, closing jobs, and printing labels.
• Heavy lifting is required, must be able to slide and shift drums and/or equipment on occasion and lift 50 pounds repetitively during a shift with the ability to reach, push, and pull, lean, twist, and bend.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Good oral communication skills – ability to follow instructions both written and oral.
• Works well in a fast-paced team environment with the ability to work well alone.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple functions required for the job.
• Displays ability and willingness to follow rules and regulations.
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, and able to focus and follow tasks through from beginning to end.
• Able to handle hazardous waste in a safe and proper manner in accordance with General Formulation, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.