Mixer Operator

Description

• Connects receiving hose and flows valve filters for each.
• Records all required data on inventory, usage, mixing conditions, etc.
• Accurately weighs ingredients of each to insure consistent composition of all batches.
• Opens hatches and attaches ventilation filters for each bin.
• Performs the following operations in receiving raw PVC resin:
• Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times.
• Climb and descend all ladders or steps whether fixed or portable on company facilities in order to access all areas if needed.
• Measures PVC raw resin bins and blends silos and reports to Supervisor.
• Activates pumps and adjusts the flow of material (vacuum).
• Sets up and operates all equipment related to the mixing of raw materials.
• May train inexperienced employees on the job as required.
• Maintains proper temperature of mixing times, etc. to produce quality mixtures of raw materials.
• Maintain work area in compliance with Total Housekeeping Management (THM) standards.
• Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly.
• Walking through, under, and around equipment with a clearance of 30".
• Operates hand and power truck when necessary.
• Diverts resin to another silo when necessary.

Requirements

• Hear clearly and understand verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone.
• Ability to feel objects, textures, size, and shape and to determine temperatures by touching of skin, primarily by that of fingertips.
• Ability to confirm by sight quality level of raw materials to determine proper use of each.
• Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments.
• Ability to grasp tools (manual as well as powered) and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees. (i.e., power saws, drills, hammers, presses, latches, etc.
• Balancing to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to limited direct supervision and or observation.
• Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, and dusts. Subject to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators.
• Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling capabilities to handle job requirements such as operating, cleaning or packaging equipment and products.
• Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour.
• Have adequate sight, hearing and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles. (i.e., forklifts and sweepers).
• Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body.
• Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other fellow employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements.
• See and understand written communication.
• Reports unsatisfactory operating condition in equipment to Supervisor.
• Maintains forklift certification.
• Ability to use caution when lifting or handling objects or equipment to remain within the recommended weight limit of 50 pounds and get assistance if material is over 50 pounds.
• Sight capability to safely operate at arm’s length machinery and power and/or hand tools needed to accomplish the requirement of the job assignments for this position.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance