Mixer/Extruder Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Duties may be accomplished by the incumbent or through the utilization of appropriate staff and resources.

Supports all safety and environmental objectives of the facility and follows established policies and procedures.

Operating plastic extrusion and mixing equipment, including set up, trouble shooting, adjusting, and performing quality control tests.

Weighing and Mixing ingredients.

Performing material handling tasks including filling bins/hoppers with ingredients.

Weighing and packaging finished products.

Cleaning work area and machines.

Operating a forklift truck and Aerial Platform Lift as needed.

Operating auxiliary equipment such as scales, driers, blenders, pumps, classifiers, conveyors and injection molders.

Assists in training others.

Continuous checks of product quality.

Ensure processes and test results are properly documented and any anomalies properly communicated.

Good attendance. On time all the time and lead by example attitude.

Production and Plant cleaning tasks.

Other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Competencies Required for Role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must have legible penmanship.

Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiple and divide) ability to work with fractions, decimals, weights, and measures, with or without a calculator, are required.

Must be able to identify and solve basic problems, reporting complex problems to a supervisor or Maintenance.

Must be flexible, organized, detail oriented, able to work in fast-paced environment and willing to learn all facets of our manufacturing process.

Must have good communication skills.

Basic computer data entry skills.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

1 – 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

1-2 years of experience in the plastic compounding industry or similar environment is preferred.

1 years’ experience driving a forklift (sit down) preferred.

Familiarity with lock out tag out procedure and other standard safety procedures in an industrial environment.

Experience with batch blending and mixing is an advantage.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50lbs. frequently, including the ability to climb and descend stairs at times.

Awareness of environment; manufacturing, warehouse and areas with temperature swings, noise hazards, moving parts and forklift traffic.

Ability to utilize PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, safety shoes and occasionally a respirator and protective clothing.

Ability to detect color for quality.

Ability to use and operate equipment controls and hand tools fluidly without restrictions.

Ability to understand and follow all Company Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies and Procedures.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies from loud when in the plant area to quiet in the office areas.

All About Personnel was founded with the goal of providing high quality management consulting, and staffing services to small, medium, and large sized companies. Our primary objective in our consulting and staffing engagement is to improve our client’s profitability by increasing productivity, improving quality and competitiveness and reducing turnover by finding the right talent in your industry. During the past twenty years, staffing along with the talent has changed significantly and it is our goal to assist our clients by helping them improve their profitability by increasing their efficiency rate and reducing turnover. Our client scope is leading companies in consumer manufacturing, food manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, transportation, government, and commercial printing.

Company Description

All About Personnel was founded with the goal of providing high quality management consulting, and staffing services to small, medium, and large sized companies. Our primary objective in our consulting and staffing engagement is to improve our client’s profitability by increasing productivity, improving quality and competitiveness and reducing turnover by finding the right talent in your industry. During the past twenty years, staffing along with the talent has changed significantly and it is our goal to assist our clients by helping them improve their profitability by increasing their efficiency rate and reducing turnover. Our client scope is leading companies in consumer manufacturing, food manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, transportation, government, and commercial printing.