Plastic Blending Operator 3rd Shift

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Job description

We Are Hiring! West Michigan Compounding is seeking a Blending Operator to set up, operate, and tend blending machines to mix or blend re-grind plastic and other materials and then transfer the material within and outside of the department.

At West Michigan Compounding, our culture is defined by our people. We share common values, interests, and goals. And we know the talent and character of our employees are the keys to our success. We are innovative-always embracing new ideas. We are inspiring-driven by integrity and mutual respect. We are fun-understanding the critical balance between work and play. If you are searching for a prosperous career within a family environment, we invite you to start with us. From community outreach days to our annual summer picnic, you will see our commitment to establishing a healthy workplace and making WMC your home away from home.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to WMC's quality management system.
• Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements are met.
• Compound or process ingredients or dyes, according to formulas.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend plastic and other components.
• Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
• Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained. Open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.
• Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods.
• Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
• Record operational or production data on specified forms.
• Unload mixtures into gaylord containers for further processing.
• Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
• Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, using hand tools.
• Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED is required
• At least 6 months of continuous work experience is required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Previous experience safely operating a forklift is preferred

Sunday - Thursday, 11p - 7a
Sunday - Thursday, 11p - 7a

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