Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Grinding machine and supplying good, quality product with the ability to meet deadlines in a safe manner. Additional responsibilities will include: assistance with creating SOP and other production related documentation, inventory data-entry and cross-training into other job functions as needed. This position requires routine attendance to departmental, production, safety and Company meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

“E”ssential/ “S”econdary	% of Time	Description
E	40%	Operate the Grinding machine which includes operation of the Bagger, Grinders & Dust Collector with minimal supervision: Conduct a visual inspection and perform general preventive maintenance of the Grinding area, tools and equipment Login to computer and review order Power on Bagger, Grinders & Dust Collector Bagger operation: Ensure proper supply of empty bags Place label on bags identifying batch # and color to be run Wait for material to come from Grinder Place empty bag on bagger and allow machine to fill bags to 55 lbs. Replace bagger with new, empty bag and repeat process Grinder operation: Place 1st bin on belt for Grinder Operate lever to fill Grinder with material from bins Check for contamination via the Shakers Fit empty palletizer with skids Move full skids to warehouse Enter production data into computer at close of shift Once all grinding material is bagged for the shift, conduct extensive cleaning to the Grinding Machine and associated equipment
E	20%	Adhere to and follow all quality guidelines. Continually check product for quality throughout the manufacturing process.
E	15%	Operate fork truck to lift/transport raw materials and finished products and use impact wrenches/pneumatic equipment while adhering to all power industrial equipment rules and safety requirements
E	10%	Maintain clean work environment by using air hose on all machine areas at every color change to avoid contamination; ensure tools & equipment are kept in an orderly fashion and stored where required for easy access; maintain equipment by reporting any maintenance issues immediately to supervisor and maintenance department
E	10%	Cross-train into other job functions providing assistance as necessary or during downtime within the department
S	5%	Utilize computer at workstation to login, enter/review production data and work orders as required
	100%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

High School Diploma/GED or 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience required
English fluency (read, write, speak); ability to communicate well (verbal/written)
Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
6 months fork truck experience required
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Read and understand units of measure
Ability to perform basic math functions
Demonstrated comfort with data entry and basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred
Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
Able to safely perform related physical requirements/demands of the role
Ability to wear mask/goggles and hearing protections when performing job
Ability to work from heights

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
Exert up to 55 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.
Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
Ability to understand and abide safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

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