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

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