Compound Mixing & Blending Tech-Inline Mixer -Paragould - Arkansas Department of Workforce Services : Job Details

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: inline mixer at Anchor sets-up (changeovers), troubleshoots blending equipment for the Inline Department. Operate the railcar unloading system. Monitor the 15 Inline machines by performing the following duties.\ \ Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\ \ Connect the railcar unloading piping to the correct railcars for that particular material. Coordinate pumping of raw materials into silos.\ \ Remove the unused raw material, scrap plastic, cardboard and general trash from the Inline machines daily and when orders are complete. Using the current Oracle system, identify the material and label it then scan it to the storage area.\ \ Connect the raw materials to feed hoppers, blending systems, auxiliary storage tanks, transfer tubing and the extruder hoppers as needed. Assist in trouble shooting with manufacturing personnel any issues related to flow of raw materials or blends to production lines.\ \ Capable of identifying the different material lines for each blender, extruder and auxiliary storage tank and ensuring the right material. Setup and manages blender settings desired for each line based on finished product spec and raw material/regrind available.\ \ Capable of changing regrind percentages to manage the surge bin and stock regrind levels. Ability to work off Oracle work orders and understand percentage needed to produce finished product.\ \ Have the ability to identify all raw materials used in the facility.\ \ Fill blenders and extruder hoppers with the specific materials required for the appropriate work order.\ \ Operate the baler, compactor, scales, wrapper machines and all blending equipment.\ \ Maintain and clean all equipment assigned as needed.\ \ Competency:\ Must be safety-oriented at all times\ \ Possess high level of communication skills\ Must be detail oriented\ Must possess good problem solving and decision-making skills under a pressured environment\ Must be quality minded at all times\ Must be able to work in a team atmosphere\ Able to work in a fast paced environmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ \ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required. Decimal levels are below 90.\ \ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\ \ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Inline Mixers add regrind to the mix by using a pallet dump station or sometimes by bucket. Buckets usually weigh less than 10 lbs.; however up to 20 buckets can be added per minute. Mixers also handle 50-100 lbs. bags and drums of the raw materials to position them for use.\ \ \