We are expanding and looking to add Mixing/Blender Operators to our team! This position includes a $2,500 sign on bonus ($500 paid at 90 days/$1000 paid at 6 months/$1,000 paid at 1 year.) Starting pay is $18.00 per hour plus shift differential for third shift.

• Precisely weigh out quantities of dyes and chemicals following formula on batch tickets
• Safely operate blending machine
• Ensure the blender is clean
• Review run sheet for blending instructions
• Complete paperwork by recording the number of batches that are staged and blended
• Notify Quality Control when the batch is ready for inspection
• Upon approval, drop blend into properly cleaned and lined bin
• Mark bin with proper identification
• Take material to the extrusion area
• Keep work area clean
• Follow all EHS requirements

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Must be able to read and write, perform basic arithmetic, follow written instructions from batch tickets and record detailed operational setting information. Previous work history in a manufacturing facility is preferred.

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to interact with other employees.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to convert pounds to metric units.

Reasoning Ability Able to solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables in limited standardized diagram or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Forklift experience required

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/arm to reach and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety Follows all company work rules, safety practices, wearing of personal protective equipment.