Lead Batch Maker - 2nd Shift

Meridian Adhesives Group•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the completion and accuracy in the batch making process at the site. Rotation through the job components is considered an essential function of the mixing job. This person must also participate individually and/or as a group in team meetings, safety programs, training, presentations, and other activities that are essential to the attainment of the team or plant goals. The Batch Maker Lead must have knowledge of different mixers and can trouble shoot maintenance issues. Must be knowledgeable of how to complete batch sheets and do them properly. Must be able to train new hires on mixers. Can lead the team with minimal supervision and provide communication to the supervisor about production or people related issues. This position requires the regular cleaning of mixing vessels as well as mixing blades. You will be required to enter and exit open top mixing vessels. This position will require you to climb steps frequently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
Math skills
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to lift 50lbs continuously
Must be able to work overtime with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to stand for long periods of time while cleaning, squat while cleaning, and use provided hand tools for cleaning
Must be able to climb steps frequently
Must have Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of different mixers and can trouble shoot maintenance issues
Knowledgeable of how to complete batch sheets and do them properly
Able to train new hires on mixers
Can lead the team with minimal supervision and provide communication to the supervisor about production or people related issues

Nice To Haves

Forklift Experience

Responsibilities

Properly follow formula for mixing batches
Use forklift frequently
Climb up and down steps to put material in mixers
Press material into drums from mixers
Clean mixing blades and mixing bowls
Follow all safety procedures
Monitors employee performance to assure that quality and mixing standards are met
Builds and maintains morale in the hourly mixing workforce and maintains a good attitude with fellow workers and management to enhance morale
Communicates between Batching Manager and other supervisors of schedule problems and resolves issues that may affect the planned priorities
Regular cleaning of mixing vessels as well as mixing blades
Enter and exit open top mixing vessels
Climb steps frequently
Lift 50lbs bags continuously
Clean work area during down time