Mixer Operator

TRIDENT SOLUTIONS•Sherman, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixer Operator operates compounding mixing equipment to provide PVC compound material to the extrusion manufacturing department. The role handles day-to-day quality control checks and works toward output, quality, and safety objectives, generally with little to no supervision. Training combines online instruction on safety, quality, and production procedures with on-the-job training conducted by an experienced Mixer Operator. Additional training may be provided by the Compounding Process Technician. Training normally lasts three weeks.

Requirements

Excellent safety and attendance record.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, report on time for scheduled shifts, and follow company attendance policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to balance and achieve results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Ability to visually distinguish color variations.
Understanding of production rates and production schedules.
Ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated, able to work with little or no supervision, and able to maintain current knowledge of products and services.
Professional conduct with coworkers and supervisors, and ability to take responsibility for oneself and the team.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms and wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to push or pull wheeled carts carrying loads up to 1,500 pounds.
Ability to tolerate occasional exposure to dusty or dirty conditions, hot or cold conditions, and mild chemical irritants.
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
Excellent forklift skills, including safely moving pallets of material into storage racks.
Ability to safely use an overhead crane to move products and machine parts without damage.

Responsibilities

Operate compounding mixing equipment with little to no supervision.
Follow mixing recipes and accurately weigh ingredients using gram and pound scales.
Troubleshoot machine problems and communicate equipment issues to maintenance personnel.
Meet quality and production standards while minimizing scrap and downtime on the designated shift.
Perform material quality checks, compare results with specifications, and communicate results to the Compounding Process Technician and Shift Supervisor.
Perform job functions safely and follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
Lead housekeeping efforts and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Identify and promptly communicate personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor, and assist with investigations and resolutions as needed.
Accurately and completely report production and quality data manually and in computer systems.
Assist the Compounding Process Technician with assigned duties.
Report continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.
Move materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes.