Compound Mixer - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

General Formulations•Sparta Township, MI

About The Position

The Compound Mixer (Mix Room Level 1 Mixer) works under the direction of Level 2 mixers, the mixing department supervisor, and occasionally coating supervisors, particularly on off shifts. The role performs mixing and compounding tasks from start to finish, including staging materials, setting up equipment, and learning adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding processes. The mixer uses basic math and computer skills to print pick lists and labels and to open, issue, and close jobs in the tracking system. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized work area, following written and verbal instructions, and working independently as well as with a team. During the first six months, the mixer is expected to learn to set up, operate, and clean all equipment needed for the job, and to develop a basic understanding of product testing with tools such as a viscometer, pH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer. The role also develops familiarity with adhesive mixing, cast vinyl compounding, and the versating process to help troubleshoot production and quality issues. Work involves operating material-handling and production equipment, handling industrial solvents and pigments, and meeting substantial physical demands while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment and independently.
Ability to learn multiple job functions and remain self-motivated.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Willingness and ability to follow rules and regulations.
Detail-oriented, thorough, and able to focus on and complete tasks from beginning to end.
Ability to differentiate between all colors for color testing.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively in a loud, busy environment.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift, except during scheduled breaks.
Ability to work around industrial solvents and pigments.
Ability to slide and shift drums or equipment and repetitively lift 50 pounds during a shift, as well as reach, push, pull, lean, twist, and bend.
Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment and an overhead hoist.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

Safely operate pallet jacks, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, heavy-duty air-driven equipment and tools, and overhead hoist systems.
Use depth perception and distance judgment to operate the hoist safely and retrieve and return items to warehouse racks.
Follow production schedules and read job travelers and pick lists; pull warehouse materials according to 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.
Participate in equipment setup, mixing and compounding, and cleanup of mixers, cast tanks, the compounding room, and surrounding areas.
Within the first six months, learn to fully set up, operate, and clean all equipment needed to complete job tasks.
Within the first six months, perform and develop a basic understanding of product testing using a viscometer, pH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer.
Develop a basic understanding of adhesive mixing, cast vinyl compounding, and the versating process to help troubleshoot production and quality problems.
Perform shop-floor computer transactions, including opening jobs, issuing materials, closing jobs, and printing pick lists and labels.
Maintain area housekeeping and follow 5S principles.
Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety policies.
Handle hazardous waste safely and properly in accordance with company and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.