112-001 Assoc Weigh Up/Blending Operator

Gabriel Group; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2/hr

Job summary

Chroma Color Corporation in Salisbury, NC is seeking an Associate Weigh Up/Batching Operator to create batches by weighing and mixing dyes, pigments and chemical additives for use in plastic materials. Safety and cleaning protocols must be followed, and production must meet specifications with minimal waste.

This is an entry-level role with oversight, designed to grow technical skills while supporting shift operations and maintaining accurate records, equipment and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write basic, routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak with team members and supervisors.
• Basic arithmetic skills in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals; weight, volume, ratios, percentage, and unit conversion.
• Reasoning: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic keyboarding, computer navigation, and data entry; LMS and safety compliance software/email.

Responsibilities

• Weigh out quantities of powders or liquids following batch tickets.
• Pour dyes and chemicals into mixing machines and operate to specifications.
• Dispense batches into bags or containers after mixing.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure process accuracy.
• Keep work area organized and safe at all times.
• Comply with all EHS requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned, including housekeeping and assisting in other areas.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Basic arithmetic

Data entry

Team communication

Basic computer navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months manufacturing/warehouse experience

Tools

LMS

Safety compliance software

Email

Job description

• Location 100 E 17th Street,Salisbury, NC, 28144,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour

Job Summary

The Associate Weigh Up/Batching Operator creates batches of materials by weighing and mixing dyes, pigments and chemical additives for use in various plastic materials. They carefully follow safety and cleaning protocols, and ensure that product is made accurately, according to specifications, avoiding waste of time and resources. This is an entry-level position that performs duties with some oversight, direction and assistance, particularly when situations depart from the norm.

Requirements

HOURS FOR 2nd SHIFT are MONDAY - THURSDAY 4:30 pm - 2:30 am. $2/HOUR SHIFT DIFF

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6 months' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write basic, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak team members and supervisors.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute weight, volume, ratios, percentage, and unit conversion.
• Reasoning Skills: 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.
• Computer Skills: Basic keyboarding, computer navigation, and data entry skills; ability to use training (LMS) and safety compliance software/mobile apps and email.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
• Physical Demands: The employee is constantly required to hear in work environments up to 80-100< dB; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, grasp and/or feel. They are frequently required to speak; reach with hands and arms, including overhead; push and pull up to < 300 lbs. and over short distances; climb or balance; bend and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. They are occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to high heat (seasonal), wet and/or humid conditions, and outside weather conditions (work areas are not climate controlled). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Safety: Follows all Chroma Color Corporation rules, safety practices, housekeeping, wearing of personal protective equipment while in manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of a job.
• Code of Conduct: Employees are expected to comply with our Code of Conduct and policies at all times and demonstrate high levels of teamwork.
• Substance Use: Chroma is a zero-tolerance workplace for substance use of any type that may cause impairment. Employees are required to adhere to the Substance Abuse policy while on company premises or when representing the company off-site.

Chroma Color Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants without regard to age, color, disability, genetic characteristics, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, parental status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Summary

• Weigh out quantities of powdered or liquid dyes and chemicals, following formula on batch ticket.
• Pour dyes and chemicals into various mixing machines and operate to specifications.
• Pour batches of colorants and additives into bags or containers after mixing is completed.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure process consistency.
• Keep work area organized and safe at all times.
• Comply with all EHS requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned, including housekeeping and assisting in other areas.