A Mixing Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that mix materials, such as foodstuffs, chemicals, color pigments, or other ingredients in a manufacturing process.
Essential Duties Operate a variety of mixing/blending equipment. Follow instructions on batch cards and job tickets to perform duties. Move 55-gallon drum to 5-gallon pails to production lines, manually or with use of proper equipment. Make minor adjustments to equipment as needed. Setup, change over, and cleanup machines and work area daily. Ensure batch quality and integrity meet production standards. Deliver batch samples and required documentation to QA lab. Work with hazardous materials and wear all required personal protective equipment. Full mask respirator may be required for select batches. Move material through facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, etc..) as required. Maintains material handling equipment by completing daily pre-use inspections. Complies with safety and hazardous material handling regulations. Understands and monitors the Kan-ban inventory system. Performs cycle counting and stock verification. Maintain hazardous waste inspections and disposal/storage requirements. Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper sorting and use. Follow all Company safety procedures, company polices, and good housekeeping practices. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1+ years related batching experience. Minimum 1+ years manufacturing experience. Previous forklift experience required. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We're committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what's most important, and we're grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.
