Mixer I East Filling 1st Shift

Position Summary

Makes batch mixes using established formulations and methods in a manner to ensure that safety, quality and production goals are met on a daily basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Completes mixing tasks on a rotational basis as assigned by the supervisor/team leader of the department.
• Training (as needed): Provide on the job training for any new mixer. Be a positive role model for new mixers. Maintain a resource for answering questions/concerns regarding recipes or batch quality.
• Safety (daily requirements):
• Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.
• Verify that all safety-related devices, machine guarding, signage, etc. are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
• Wear required PPE for job function.
• Participate in 6S events in the department and throughout the facility.
• Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
• Manage and handling of hazardous waste.
• Productivity (daily requirements):
• Perform minor equipment set-up and adjustments; operate all necessary mixing and testing equipment.
• Gather and verify all raw materials for each batch mix per the double check sheet.
• Follow standard operating procedures on check sheet to make required batch mixes.
• Maintain mixes for all lines while performing other duties assigned by department.
• Complete required documentation.
• Complete production records and data entry as required (DPR’s, process monitor, production summaries, double check sheets, work orders, etc.).
• Lean (daily requirements):
• Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings including participating in LEAN Events (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Projects, Just-Do-It), submitting Suggestions, attending LEAN Training, and improving work cell/areas of responsibility daily.
• Use visual tools and display boards and update them as appropriate.
• Document all changes resulting from LEAN activities according to ISO guidelines.
• Accept and embrace change necessary for continuous improvement.
• Teamwork (daily requirements):
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers by willingness to take on additional responsibility and/or support.
• Substitute and back-up production line positions if and when necessary.
• Communication (daily requirements):
• Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of various equipment (fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, and computer) is helpful.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work at a fast pace in order to meet department units and production needs.
• Ability to train new mixers.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, charge sheets and PPE requirements.
• Safety-oriented.
• Respirator fit test and respirator questionnaire required upon hire and annually.
• 24-hour HAZMAT training upon hire, and 8-hour HAZMAT annually.
• Compounding, quality or science education is preferred.
• Some product knowledge is preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred with advanced mathematics and/or science background preferred.

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