Raw Material Processor

SUMMARY :

Receives raw materials from railroad cars and delivers material in proper mixtures to hoppers in the storage area. Regrinds faulty product for re-use as raw materials. Ensures proper mixture of new and reground material.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following :

• Achieves daily quota for production.
• Cleans surfaces and machines located in the Raw Materials Department.
• Transfers raw materials from transportation containers through mechanical receiving systems to hoppers, blenders or tumblers. Mixes, by formula, additional raw materials including pigments, reground material and chemical agents to achieve and transfer appropriate blended material for use in injection molding machines.
• Writes hopper labels describing the weight of the material and the weight of pigment contained in the material.
• Operates the regrind machine to grind rejected products into raw material and operates the metal detector on the material to ensure it is clean and ready for reuse.
• Reads production schedule to determine amounts of virgin and reground material that is needed to meet the production plan.
• Performs minor maintenance on machines.

Requirements

Physical Demands :

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.

Heavy work : Activities will involve frequent standing and walking, and communicating verbally and in writing.  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Correct visual acuity to 20 / 20.  Physical ability to move body quickly in order to avoid moving mechanical parts and / or heavy machinery.

Benefits

2nd shift 18.40

3rd shift 18.80

Earn a .25 cent increase after working 30 days with perfect attendance

Earn a 25.00 bonus after working first 80 hours.

This is biweekly pay.

EOE

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