Mixer Operator

Volt Workforce Solutions has a Temp-to-Hire position available for a Mixer Operator to work in the Mixing Department.

SUMMARY

The Mixer Operator:

• Reads specifications to determine batch characteristics, type and weight of ingredients to be used.
  
• Selects and weighs industrial, automotive and special lubricating oils and additives, for example:


• Antioxidants
  
• Corrosion inhibitors
  
• Detergents
  
• Dispersants
  
• Point foam inhibitors
  
• Viscosity-index improvers




• Starts equipment and adjusts temperature, time and speed controls to blend ingredients, adding additional ingredients during blending cycle as specified.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mixer Operator:

• Reviews daily coating schedules for products that require adhesive systems.
  
• Determines the proper adhesive and volume needed for each scheduled product.
  
• Determines if the adhesive is in inventory or needs to be made.
  
• Selects batch sheets and follows directions for making adhesive batches.
  
• Uses proper safety gear at all times.
  
• Uses computer, scales, balances and pH meter.
  
• In conjunction with the QA Lab, is responsible for accepting or rejecting tanker trucks of raw materials.
  
• Brings samples of adhesives to QA Lab for approval.
  
• Handles Ammonia according to WI 4003.
  
• Keeps mixing equipment clean and functioning properly.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Additionally, the employee:

• Uses hands to finger, handle, and feel.
  
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
  
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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.

• Continuous presence of moving mechanical machinery such as forklifts, rotating rolls, belts and pneumatic arms, lifts and jacks
  
• Constant but not excessive noise
  
• Heat, at times around 100ºF during summertime
  
• Constant exposure to adhesives and chemical fumes, as well as water-based acrylics and latex

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
  
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
  
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
  
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

About Our Client:

Our Client designs and manufactures a complete line of protective films and tapes for surface protection applications and graphic arts transfer tapes. Their state-of-the-art facilities feature advanced technologies, ensuring the best quality every time. The Company specializes in: water-based adhesives, multiple substrates, ISO 9001:2000 certification, etc. Our Client strives for superior performance, quality and service to a wide variety of industries - providing innovative total solutions for their customers' protective film requirements and graphic transfer tape uses.

This is a Contract to Direct Hire position, through Volt Workforce Solutions - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, based in Woodbridge, NJ. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies on the East Coast.

Required Skills for this Mixer Operator position include the following:

• High school diploma or General Education degree (GED); or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

****How to Apply: Please email your resume to Volt at: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and reference the following job number and job title in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter to readily discuss this job with you: 300398-6567-7-251401 - Mixer Operator - Mixing, QA and include the website name where you saw this posting listed.

Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements. Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should receive a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you.

Volt has a talented and optimistic staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions and offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.