Compound Mixer - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

General-Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

General-Formulations is seeking a Level 1 Mix Room Mixer to support the adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding processes. You will stage materials, set up equipment, print pick lists, and manage shop floor transactions while maintaining clean, organized workspaces.

You will learn to operate mixers, cast tanks and related equipment, and perform basic product testing using viscometers and meters. The role requires lifting, teamwork, and strict safety adherence in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.
• Good 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
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability and willingness to follow rules and regulations
• 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

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
• 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

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Reading & following instructions

Color testing

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 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
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability and willingness to follow rules and regulations
• 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

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