General Formulations · 9 hours ago
3rd Shift - Compound Mixer
Sparta, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGeneral Formulations is seeking a 3rd Shift Compound Mixer to work under the direction of the mixing department supervisor. The role involves performing various tasks related to adhesive mixing and vinyl compounding, ensuring safe operation of equipment, and maintaining an organized work area.
ManufacturingPrinting
Responsibilities
Safe operation of pallet jacks, standup, and sit-down forklifts in a production environment
Safe operation of heavy-duty air driven equipment and tools including overhead hoist systems
Must be able to gauge distances and have good depth perception to safely operate hoist system and safely retrieve and return items to the warehouse racks
Must be able to stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks
Able to work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments
Follow schedule and read job travelers, pick lists, pulls material from the warehouse following FIFO guidelines
Transport raw materials and return unused or partially used materials to the warehouse with proper documentation when applicable
Finished materials must be handled, labeled, and stored properly
Actively involved in the set-up, mixing/compounding, and cleanup of the mixers, cast tanks, compounding room, and outlying areas
In the first 6 months the Mix Room Level 1 Mixer must learn to fully setup, operate, and clean all equipment necessary to complete all tasks required
Additionally in the first 6 months, must be able to perform and have a basic understanding of product testing using a viscometer, PH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer
Develop a basic understanding of the adhesive mixing process, cast vinyl compounding and versating process to effectively troubleshoot production and quality problems
Possess basic computer skills and the ability to perform various shop floor transactions including opening jobs, issuing materials, closing jobs, and printing labels
Heavy lifting is required, must be able to slide and shift drums and/or equipment on occasion and lift 50 pounds repetitively during a shift with the ability to reach, push, and pull, lean, twist, and bend
Responsible for housekeeping in the area and following the 5S principles
Must be able to differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing
Must be able to effectively listen and communicate in a loud and busy environment
Must always maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to print pick lists, open, issue, and close jobs in the current tracking system
Ability to print labels for finished materials
Safe operation of pallet jacks, standup, and sit-down forklifts in a production environment
Safe operation of heavy-duty air driven equipment and tools including overhead hoist systems
Ability to gauge distances and have good depth perception to safely operate hoist system
Ability to stand for the duration of shift aside from scheduled breaks
Ability to work in an environment with industrial solvents and pigments
Ability to follow schedule and read job travelers
Ability to pull material from the warehouse following FIFO guidelines
Ability to transport raw materials and return unused or partially used materials to the warehouse with proper documentation
Ability to handle, label, and store finished materials properly
Actively involved in the set-up, mixing/compounding, and cleanup of the mixers, cast tanks, compounding room, and outlying areas
Learn to fully setup, operate, and clean all equipment necessary to complete all tasks required within the first 6 months
Perform and have a basic understanding of product testing using a viscometer, PH meter, Hegman gauge, draw down, and spectrophotometer within the first 6 months
Develop a basic understanding of the adhesive mixing process, cast vinyl compounding and versating process to effectively troubleshoot production and quality problems
Heavy lifting is required, must be able to slide and shift drums and/or equipment on occasion and lift 50 pounds repetitively during a shift
Ability to reach, push, pull, lean, twist, and bend
Responsible for housekeeping in the area and following the 5S principles
Ability to differentiate between all colors to effectively perform color testing
Ability to effectively listen and communicate in a loud and busy environment
Ability to maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies
Good oral communication skills
Ability to follow instructions both written and oral
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment and alone
Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple functions required for the job
Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Ability and willingness to follow rules and regulations
Detail oriented, thorough, and able to focus and follow tasks through from beginning to end
Ability to handle hazardous waste in a safe and proper manner in accordance with General Formulation, local, state, and federal guidelines
Preferred
Manufacturing background
Company
General Formulations
General Formulations is a manufacture of pressure sensitive print media and mounting films.
Founded in 1953
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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