Mixing Machine Operator I

WORK SHIFT:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the work process in the Mixing area.
• Reads and interprets the daily schedule and prepares a plan to set up workstations with all necessary resin mixes to start up and maintain efficient, continuous production.
• Organizes and makes necessary adjustments to the resin mixes according to presses or outside areas to meet the desired schedule. Maintains consistent communication with Wet Process Area Lead and adjusts to production schedule changes.
• Communicates with forklift operators, warehouse personnel, and material handlers to ensure the timely delivery of all necessary supplies and that the required tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform job duties are at their workstations.
• Marks all barrels and prints all necessary information on drum tags and liners, identifying resin mix types.
• Mixes pigments to make resin colors as a backup to the process tech.
• Keeps work area clean with daily housekeeping duties.
• Monitors and ensures that all employees are working safely and in compliance with all safety regulations.

• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform the job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues with management.
• Understands department's key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties, as needed, required or assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to adapt and adjust plans to meet changing needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish.

• Working knowledge of AS400 systems.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals
• Working at heights
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs)
• Leather top, slip-resistant, safety-toe shoes
• Gloves (e.g., leather, disposable; heat, cut, and/or chemical resistant)
• Protective sleeves (e.g., heat, cut, and/or chemical resistant)
• Face covering as/when applicable
  

Currently, Cambro does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., F-1, H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$19.72 - $19.72

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.