Lumber Mixer

Tangent Technologies, LLC•Worthington, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lumber Mixer is responsible for batch mixing the blend of raw materials to meet scheduled production requirements. This role involves setting up raw materials according to blend sheet specifications, verifying material accuracy, and identifying out-of-spec or wet raw materials. The position also requires following established processes for color and blend changes, managing the transport and storage of molds, and troubleshooting minor issues with batch mixers. Additional duties include preparing finished product for transfer, cutting scrap for rework, fabricating pallets, setting up and managing collection boxes for extruder purge and scrap, and relieving line operators during breaks. The Lumber Mixer must also assist with secondary operations, ensure production processes and finished goods meet quality standards, work safely according to company and legislative rules, follow company policies, and maintain accurate timekeeping and production records. The role may also involve other delegated tasks from a supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Ability to obtain valid operator's license for operating lift trucks
Ability to speak, read, and write in English to perform essential duties
Mechanical ability sufficient to operate mixers and recognize problems
Ability to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the physical screening hiring process
Ability to perform standing, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing to perform job requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Set up the raw materials as necessary for the blend sheet specifications
Batch mix the raw materials in quantity as needed for the specifications
Verify that materials used match per specifications
Recognize raw material that is out of spec or wet
Follow established processes/guidelines for Color changes, Blend changes, Job/product changeovers, and Transport and storage of molds not in use
Troubleshoot minor problems with the batch mixers
Band, secure, and transfer stacked finished product to receiving area
Cut up scrap product for rework as needed
Fabricate production pallets as needed
Set up collection boxes for extruder purge and scrap
Label and removal of boxes when full
Relieve line operators on break times
Assist with secondary operations as necessary
Ensure that production processes and finished goods meet the company’s standards for Quality
Work safely, following legislated, and Bedford Technology, safety rules and practices
Follow the Policies and Procedures of the company
Input accurate time keeping and production records
Perform any other task or work assignment that may be delegated from time to time by a supervisor