3rd Shift - Compound Mixer

Summary

Mix Room Level 1 Mixer under the direction of Level 2 Mixer(s) and the Mixing Department Supervisor. Responsibilities include staging materials, setting up and operating mixing equipment, learning adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding, printing pick lists, opening, issuing, and closing jobs in our current tracking system, and printing labels for finished materials. Must maintain a clean and organized area, follow written and oral direction, and work well alone and with a team.

• Safe operation of pallet jacks, stand‑up, and sit‑down forklifts in a production environment.
• Safe operation of heavy‑duty air‑driven equipment and tools, including overhead hoist systems.
• Gauge distances and possess good depth perception to safely operate hoist systems and retrieve items from warehouse racks.
• Stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks.
• Work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments.
• Follow schedule and read job travelers, pick lists, and pull materials from the warehouse following FIFO guidelines.
• Transport raw materials and return unused or partially used materials to the warehouse with proper documentation when applicable.
• Handle, label, and store finished materials properly.
• Actively participate in the set‑up, mixing/compounding, and cleanup of mixers, cast tanks, compounding room, and outlying areas.
• Within the first 6 months, learn to fully set up, operate, and clean all equipment necessary to complete all tasks.
• Within the first 6 months, perform basic product testing using a viscometer, PH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer.
• Develop a basic understanding of adhesive mixing, cast vinyl compounding and versating processes to troubleshoot production and quality problems.
• Possess basic computer skills and perform shop‑floor transactions including opening jobs, issuing materials, closing jobs, and printing labels.
• Perform heavy lifting; slide and shift drums or equipment on occasion, and lift 50 pounds repetitively during a shift, with the ability to reach, push, pull, lean, twist, and bend.
• Maintain housekeeping in the area and follow the 5S principles.
• Differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing.
• Listen and communicate effectively in a loud and busy environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies.

High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.

• Good oral communication skills – ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Works well in a fast‑paced team environment with the ability to work 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.
• Detail oriented, thorough, and able to focus and follow tasks through from beginning to end.
• Handles hazardous waste safely and properly in accordance with General Formulation, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.