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

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

General Formulations in Sparta, MI, is seeking a Level 1 Mixer to join the mixing room team. You will stage materials, set up equipment, learn adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding, and print labels for finished materials.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, and the ability to print pick lists and manage job tracking. In this position you will work under the direction of higher-level mixers and supervisors, keep areas clean and safe, follow written and oral instructions, and lift

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED; manufacturing background preferred.

Mansioni

• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts and related equipment safely.
• Assist in setup, mixing, and cleanup of mixers and related rooms.
• Print labels and manage job travelers, pick lists, and materials in the tracking system.
• Handle and store finished materials properly; follow FIFO.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with safety policies.

Conoscenze

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Print labels

Printing pick lists

5S principles

Follow instructions

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

The mixing room level 1 mixers are under the direction of the level 2 mixer(s), mixing department supervisor, and occasionally the coating supervisors, particularly on the off shifts. Compounder must be capable of performing all the tasks required of them in this position from start to finish, including but not limited to staging materials and setting up equipment, learning all components of adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding. They must possess basic math and basic computer skills and be capable of printing pick lists, opening, issuing, and closing jobs in our current tracking system, and print labels for finished materials. Level 1 mixers must be able keep their area clean and organized, follow direction both in written and oral form, and work well alone and with a team.

The mixing room level 1 mixers are under the direction of the level 2 mixer(s), mixing department supervisor, and occasionally the coating supervisors, particularly on the off shifts. Compounder must be capable of performing all the tasks required of them in this position from start to finish, including but not limited to staging materials and setting up equipment, learning all components of adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding. They must possess basic math and basic computer skills and be capable of printing pick lists, opening, issuing, and closing jobs in our current tracking system, and print labels for finished materials. Level 1 mixers must be able keep their area clean and organized, follow direction both in written and oral form, and work well alone and with a team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks
• Able to work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments
• Follow schedule and read job travelers, pick lists, pulls 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
• Additionally 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
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area and following the 5S principles
• Must be able to differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing
• Must be able to effectively listen and communicate in a loud and busy environment
• Must always maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies

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
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• 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
• Must be able to handle hazardous waste in a safe and proper manner in accordance with General Formulation, local, state, and federal guidelines

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.