Mixer

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Safely handle powders and chemical additives.
• Maintain proper dust control and housekeeping practices.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when required.
• Stage materials including stabilizers, processing aids, pigments, and other additives.
• Verify material lot numbers and ensure correct materials are used for each batch.
• Operate high-speed hot mixers and cooling mixers.
• Monitor mixer temperature, mixing time, and batch consistency.
• Ensure proper blending of materials to meet product specifications.
• Operate and monitor high-speed mixers, cooling mixers, conveyors, bulk material handling systems, and batching systems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mixing equipment.
• Ensure batches meet established formulation and process standards.
• Inspect material consistency, color, and blending quality.
• Report any material or equipment abnormalities immediately.
• Maintain batch records and production logs.
• Assist with raw material inventory management.
• Manually load materials as needed.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to prevent contamination.
• Maintain a clean and organized mixing area.
• Clean mixers and surrounding equipment as required.
• Dispose of waste materials according to company procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or material batching/mixing operations preferred.
• Experience in SPC flooring, plastics, PVC compounding, or extrusion is highly desirable.