Manufacturing Associate - Mixer; 3rd Shift

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 23 - USD 27 - hourly

Grimco is a family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of sign supplies, serving customers across the US as well as Canada and the UK. Founded in 1875 and still privately held today, Grimco has grown to more than $1.5 billion in annual sales while staying true to its roots as a family business.

At Grimco, our people are the purpose. Every member of our Manchester manufacturing team plays a vital role in upholding our standards for quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Here, your ideas and dedication fuel our success. Join a stable, family-owned company that invests in its people and promotes long-term career growth, and make your mark on the future of the sign industry.

The Manufacturing Associate
- Mixeris responsible for preparing, blending, and supplying raw materials to extrusion lines according to job specifications. This role operates mixers, blenders, vacuums, augers, grinders, forklifts, and transfer equipment to ensure continuous material flow. Mixers reprocess scrap, close jobs, maintain clean work areas, and support safe, efficient production with a high level of accountability and ownership.

Work Schedule:

11pm to 7am

Pay rate: $23.00-$27.00 per hour plus applicable Shift Differential from $1.50 per hour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Material Preparation & Mixing

• Weigh, blend, and prepare polystyrene resin, regrind, colorants, and additives accurately.
• Operate mixers, blenders, bins, vacuum loaders, and transfer stations.
• Confirm correct materials and amounts before sending to extrusion lines.
• Keep bins filled and staged to support upcoming production runs.

2. Supplying Material to Extrusion Lines

• Provide material to the line consistently and without interruption.
• Monitor line material levels and replenish proactively.
• Communicate with line operators regarding changes, delays, or low material status.
• Troubleshoot flow issues such as blocked hoses, vacuum loss, auger jams, and tipper malfunctions.

3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain all mixing equipment.
• Daily visual checks on equipment functionality
• Replacing broken hoses when maintenance is unavailable
• Ensuring material paths are clear and unobstructed
• Monitoring for leaks, worn parts, or unusual equipment behavior

4. Scrap Reprocessing

• Collect scrap for reprocessing.
• Feed scrap/trim into grinder/regrind systems safely and correctly.
• Ensure scrap is free of contamination before processing.
• Confirm regrind percentages align with job specifications.

5. Job Closing & Documentation

• Track material used, scrap created, and leftover materials.
• Record resin, regrind, and additive consumption accurately.
• Report discrepancies in material usage to the supervisor.
• Close jobs in the system at the completion of each run.
• Clean up spills immediately to maintain a safe environment.
• Blow down and vacuum mixers, blenders, vacuums, and surrounding areas daily.
• Rotate weekly: one mixer cleans the silo pit area thoroughly.
• Collect and band gaylord boxes.
• Stage unused materials for storage or next run.

7. Safety Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Wear all required PPE at all times.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when clearing jams or performing equipment checks.
• Report spills, leaks, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain clear aisles and safe, unobstructed work spaces.
• Work closely with line operators, QC, and supervisors to maintain smooth production flow.
• Notify operators of delays, changes to material mix, or equipment concerns.
• Communicate scrap issues, unusual material usage, or mixing inconsistencies.

Required

• Experience in manufacturing
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to train
• Basic math skills for measurement and mixing formulas
• Ability to read job specifications and production documents
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness

Preferred

• Experience in plastics, extrusion, mixing, or compounding
• Familiarity with grinders, vacuums, mixers, or transfer systems

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: Ensures correct materials and contamination-free mixes.
• Extreme Ownership: Takes responsibility for material flow, spills, equipment issues, and regrind accuracy.
• Safety Awareness: Works in a manner that protects people, equipment, and product.
• Communication: Keeps operators and supervisors informed proactively.
• Organization: Maintains clean, efficient, well-labeled material areas.
• Reliability: Provides steady,…