Mixer Operator

About the role

The Mixing Department is responsible for providing resin. Works under direction of the Mixer Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates all equipment related to the mixing of raw materials
• Operates hand and power truck when necessary
• Accurately weighs ingredients of each to ensure consistent composition of all batches
• Maintains proper temperature of missing times, etc.
• Records all required data on inventory, usage, mixing conditions, grinder, etc.
• Performs receiving operations for raw PVC resin
• Measures PVC resin bins and blend silos and reports to supervisor
• Reports unsatisfactory operating conditions in equipment to supervisor
• Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly
• Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times
• Trains inexperienced employees on the job as required
• Directs the activities of another when assigned
• Substitutes for absentee workers and performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed
• Performs P.M. mixer on a monthly basis
• Performs other varied jobs as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Two years of mixing experience or equivalent experience

Computer Skills

• Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment including eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves
• Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted