Job Description
Mixing and Coating Operator
- Operates a variety of mixing/blending equipment as needed.
- Prepares and mixes emulsions and chemicals according to prescribed formulas using proper tanks, agitation, and filtering equipment.
- Performs various quality checks and assist in the cleaning and change-over of equipment.
- Maintains raw material inventory quantities and storage.
- Accurately completes all paperwork for documentation of mixes.
- Maintains an accurate inventory through activities such as proper reporting of material usage, minimizing waste, and ensuring that measuring devices are properly calibrated.
- Responsible for setting up and operating the coating machine and equipment for scheduled product type.
- Monitor and records product parameters throughout the coating process.
- Monitors and grades film according to quality guidelines.
- Reports machine maintenance requirements.
- Safely move materials by hand and by operating a forklift.
- Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines and EHS expectations.
Qualification and education requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1- 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment ideal, but not required.
- Able to safely perform related physical demands of the role: lift up to 50 pounds as needed, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls: reach with hands or arms: talk and hear.
- Ability to read and write English.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong attention to detail
- Adaptable, willing and interested to learn/do new things
- Solid math skills: basic calculations included addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, basic percentages and fractions.
- Demonstrated comfort with data entry and basic computer skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Duluth, MN 55807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location