Production Operators Hot Melt

IFS Industries•Garland, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Open Positions for - 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts- Hotmelt department plus shift differential pay - We offer competitive hourly rate - paid vacation, holidays, uniforms, PPE provided, biweekly pay, insurance offered, 401K with company match and more! SUMMARY: These roles prepare and produce our adhesive products, everything from making the boxes to working with our formulas blending and mixing raw materials to produce the adhesives. Compounds, mixes and blends chemical batches by performing the following duties:

Requirements

Follow all safety guidelines and processes
Speak, read and write English (does not have to be perfect, it must be comprehendible)
Learn to use and operate scan guns to report and control inventories
Able to lift 55 lbs. bags in a constant rhythm
Physically able to work 8 hrs. shift (must be open to working any shift)
Possess minimum math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Being able to work in a non-controlled, hot and dusty environment while wearing PPE
Must have reliable transportation and be dependable.
Complete ongoing required safety training
Must wear required safety PPE
Need to have drive and initiative to succeed and grow within the organization
Be willing and able to learn to operate forklift safely.
Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing stairs, required for duration of shift.
HS Diploma or equivalent GED
All applicants must successfully pass an interview, background check, and drug & alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

Weighs quantities of materials for use in the manufacturing processes.
Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight.
Reads work order or formula to determine types and quantities of materials to weigh and procedure to be followed for manufacturing process.
Records weight of materials used for production records, and maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand by recording and marking drums.
Dumps materials in prescribed sequence into vat, hopper or mixing pot.
Monitor and log time and temperature as specified on Batch ticket.
Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas.
Records information such as weight, type of product, date and batch number of products produced.
Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of manufacturing process.
Trains in different roles on the production line from beginning to end.
Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.