Job Description
(1) - 1st Shift - Rate $14.00/hr. Hours are 6:45A - 3:15P with ½ hour unpaid lunch.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating Henschel mixers; and, for weighing the pigment necessary to produce colors and blending specifications, up to 150 pounds per batch.
FUNCTIONS:
* Stores prepared materials in designated areas utilizing a forklift or pump jack.
* Records all colors on a daily log sheet.
* Responsible for activating the exhaust system and scale start up at the shift start up.
* Locates pigments in inventory and utilizing the formulation chart, collects appropriate amount of additives and concentrates. Weighs pigment, additives, and concentrates.
* Places pigment into specified Henschels to produce colorant.
* Submits samples of color to Supervisor for approval.
* Produces colors in a dry-powder or plastic form depending on order specifications. Upon completion cleans the machine and the surrounding area.
* Performs some preventative maintenance on mixers.
* Responsible for completing a daily production report.
* Maintains all other appropriate paperwork in company format.
* Performs all work in a safe manner to include the proper use of personal protective equipment.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Performs material grinding operations as required/assigned.
Assist in bagging area as needed.
Responsible for emptying silos as necessary and moving to designated location.
Moves barrels weighing up to and including 200 pounds and skids of material up to 1300 lbs. Using pump jack.
Delivers material to other buildings when process is completed.
Responsible for retrieving units from warehouse utilizing forklift, adding necessary additives to achieve color desired and deducting from inventory.
Unitizes specific colored concentrates into bags as needed.
Packs finished units on pallet and brings to warehouse for shipment.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear.
Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.
When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.