2nd Shift - Compound Mixer

General Formulations, Inc • Sparta, MI • 21h ago

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.

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

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