Mixer Operator

Mixer OperatorSherman - Sherman, TX 75090Salary Range $20.00 Position Type Full TimeDescriptionTitle: Mixer OperatorFunctional Area: CompoundingReports to: Shift SupervisorSchedule: Rotating/12hr DupontPosition Description: The primary purpose of the position is the operation of the compounding mixing equipment to provide PVC compound material to the extrusion manufacturing department.Responsible for the day-to-day operations of quality control checks, achieving objectives of output, quality, and safety.Mixer Operator Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions:Operation of compounding mixing equipment with little to no supervision.Follow the mixing recipe including weighing ingredients with a high degree of accuracy using gram and pound scales.Troubleshoot machine problems and communicate equipment issues to maintenance personnel.Meeting quality and production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime on designated shift.Performing quality checks on material, comparing actual results to specifications, and communicating results to the Compounding Process Technician and Shift Supervisor.Key Competencies:Performing all job functions in a safe manner, follow and enforce all TRIDENT policies and procedures.Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.Assisting the Compounding Process Technician with any assigned duties.Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.Moving materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes.QualificationsPreferred Requirements:Excellent safety and attendance record.Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.Possesses basic computer skills.Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost ReductionMust have the ability to visually distinguish variations in color.Understands production rates and production schedules.Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors.Ability to take responsibility for self and team.Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs.Must be able to push or pull wheeled carts with loads up to 1500 lbs.Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions.Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.Excellent forklift skills with the ability to safely move pallets of material into storage racks.Ability to use an overhead crane to safely move products and machine parts with no damage.Training:Training would be a mixture of online training on safety, quality, and production procedures along with on-the-job training conducted by an experienced Mixer Operator.Additional training would be provided as needed by the Compounding Process Technician.Training duration would normally be 3 weeks.