RUBBER MILL OPERATOR

TSE Industries; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TSE Industries in Clearwater, FL seeks a Material Handler to weigh chemicals and raw materials for molding operations. You will prepare compounds, mix ingredients, and verify weights per formula sheets, supporting manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities include using the lab for material checks, entering data into the ERP system, and assisting with cycle counts and inventories. Strong accuracy, safety awareness, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand provided documents.
• Strong math and measurement skills for weighing and calculations.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure compounds and raw materials per formula sheets.
• Prepare molding preforms and assist with material blending.
• Support cycle counts and inventories; enter and retrieve data in the ERP system.
• Ensure proper safety and quality checks during production.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Summary

Responsible for weighing chemicals and raw materials for use in the manufacture of finished goods. Prepares compound for molding or extruding operations. Blends materials on rubber mills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for having compound materials checked by the laboratory. Correctly weigh out raw materials when following a formula sheet.
• Prepare molding preforms through use of clicker machine or scissors to a prescribed shape and weight as necessary.
• Help facilitate the monthly RCOMP cycle count and year-end RCHEM/RCOMP inventories. Be able to correctly and accurately retrieve data from and enter data into the ERP system. Visually check compound for defects and consistency.

Teamwork is essential for TSE’s continued success, so Teamwork is an essential function of every employee’s job. Teamwork drives positive results every day. Teamwork promotes positive customer relations and results in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Teamwork benefits every employee since it grows our business and increases our sales. With Teamwork, we all succeed. Without it, we all suffer. Teamwork with co-workers in the same department is just the beginning. Teamwork with every other employee, department and division is the Teamwork that is required to succeed. WE ARE TSE.

Requirements

SAFETY TRAINING

• Mill Rescue Procedures Training
• General Safety Orientation
• Forklift Safety Training
• Forklift Certification Training
• Hazardous Communications Training

QUALIFICATIONS

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least five years of related experience or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand provided documents. Ability to communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, weight and volume, along with other basic math calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands, fingers, and arms. Employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee is expected to use a team lift approach or the appropriate equipment for items weighing >50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.