Job Title:  Mixing Operator                                                                              

Department:    Adhesives                                                                          

Reports to:  Plant Manager

Prepared By: Human Resources

Non-Exempt

Position Summary:   As a Batch Mixing Operator your primary job will be gathering materials according to batch sheets to produce a product.

Essential Functions/ Percentage of Time Spent on Each:

•  Gather materials for batches
• Transport raw materials and finished goods to designated area
• Operate equipment to produce material
• Reading instructions and batch sheets
• Cleaning equipment and around work area
• Working with supervisor to keep raw materials at a stock level
• Lending a hand in other working areas
• Helping co-workers’ complete tasks
• Complete special tasks by supervisor
• Minor maintenance on equipment
• Perform cycle counts
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Education:
• Experience is helpful
• Necessary Skills: Heavy lifting, reading and writing, speaking or able to understand English

Other Recommended Skills:

• Forklift experience
• Experience with chemicals

 Physical Demands: 

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: 

• Stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.  The employee must frequently push pull and lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. 
• Must be able to drive several different Forklifts (Drexel or Bendi)
• Able to stand for an 8-hour (at times more) shift
• Able to handle frequent twisting and bending
• Good hand dexterity
• Perform heavy lifting
• Climbing up and down ladders, trucks, and presses throughout the shift
• Able to handle frequent twisting and bending

 Work Environment: 

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

•  Factory environment
• Safety glasses required
• Respirators and dust masks available if needed
• Non air-conditioned
• Clothing may be ruined by chemicals and glue