Paint Mix Operator

Job Title Paint Mix Operator 3rd Shift Location Madison , AL Position Description The General Operator position at company/organisation in Huntsville, AL, is a full-time role focused on operating production equipment and ensuring the quality of coatings products. The operator will be trained in various production processes, including pre-mixing, material loading, filling, testing, and cleaning. This position requires a commitment to safety and quality, with responsibilities that may change based on business needs.

Roles Responsibilities
• Candidates will train on 1st shift and after training may be moved to 2nd or 3rd shift depending on client needs.
• The successful candidate in an Operator position will be trained in all facets of production (pre-mixing and material loading for batches, filling product into shipping containers, distribution, testing, sampling, and cleaning) to learn these essential duties of the position.
• The incumbent must operate production equipment safely to ensure the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions.
• Position duties and responsibilities can change regularly based on business needs.
• Operators will understand the mechanics of how to operate various types of equipment with confidence.
• Types of equipment include but are not limited to, labeler, filler machines, air pumps, high-speed disperse rs, air mixers, and weight scales within the department.
• Solve routine problems associated with job responsibilities.
• Ensures the highest product quality possible while adhering to all safety, environmental, and work rules.
• Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of the Company safety policies and procedures.
• Blend batch to designated formula.
• Learn how to fill-off batches and fill batches.
• Record all adjustments made to batches.
• Upon completion of batch make sure work area is cleaned up.
• Follow batch fill-out instructions as they relate to filter/straining requirements, container requirements, agitation of material requirements, and labeling requirements.
• Select approved batches to be filled by ship date or supervisors' instructions.
• Set up filtering equipment per batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment.
• Operate PLC Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation.
• Operation of powered material handling equipment (PMHE) to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished product(s).
• Unloading and loading of bulk.

Skills
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly.
• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment.
• Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces.
• Chemical plant/paint making experience.
• Experience in training other operation staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior experience operating fork trucks.
• Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test - no exceptions.
• Must be willing to be trained to drive Forklift.
• Must be dedicated and show up to work on time and ready to work when scheduled.

Education
• High School Diploma or GED minimum required