Mixing Crew Member

Continental•Clinton, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixing Crew Member operates and assists with rubber mixing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role includes measuring materials accurately, maintaining recipe specifications and product quality, supporting equipment operation, troubleshooting production issues, and following safety, environmental, quality, and production requirements. The position also supports continuous production flow through material and container handling and assists shift leaders and management with additional operational duties as needed. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Safety wear, including hearing protection and steel-toe shoes, is required. The role involves lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating a sit-down tugger; comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with a minimum Silver certification level.
Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to lead, support, and promote teamwork in a production environment.
Ability to read and understand specifications and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to accurately perform calculations, measurements, and documentation related to production processes.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing.
Forklift driving experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and assist with industrial mixing equipment, including sequencing, control panel operations, pallet exchanges, and rubber container handling.
Monitor compound weight measurements and ensure compliance with recipe specifications and quality standards.
Use Mixing Management Systems (MMS) to support production and maintain operational accuracy.
Exchange pallets, containers, and trolleys to maintain continuous production flow.
Apply chemical weight tolerances and standards to maintain product consistency and quality.
Troubleshoot machine cycle issues and use problem-solving techniques to minimize downtime.
Operate forklifts safely to transport materials and support manufacturing operations.
Verify recipe measurements and follow accurate material-handling procedures.
Read specifications and use hand tools and gauging devices to monitor product quality and compliance.
Respond to equipment malfunctions and notify supervision about downtime or unusual operating conditions.
Perform automatic and manual control panel functions to support production requirements.
Comply with plant, environmental, quality, and safety policies and procedures.
Assist shift leaders and management with additional operational duties as needed.