RUBBER MILL OPERATOR

Description Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Summary Responsible for weighing chemicals and raw materials for use in the manufacture of finished goods. Prepares compound for molding or extruding operations. Blends materials on rubber mills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as assigned. Responsible for having compound materials checked by the laboratory. Correctly weigh out raw materials when following a formula sheet. Prepare molding preforms through use of clicker machine or scissors to a prescribed shape and weight as necessary. Help facilitate the monthly RCOMP cycle count and year-end RCHEM/RCOMP inventories. Be able to correctly and accurately retrieve data from and enter data into the ERP system. Visually check compound for defects and consistency. Teamwork is essential for TSE’s continued success, so Teamwork is an essential function of every employee’s job. Teamwork drives positive results every day. Teamwork promotes positive customer relations and results in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Teamwork benefits every employee since it grows our business and increases our sales. With Teamwork, we all succeed. Without it, we all suffer. Teamwork with co-workers in the same department is just the beginning. Teamwork with every other employee, department and division is the Teamwork that is required to succeed. WE ARE TSE. Requirements SAFETY TRAINING To perform this job successfully, an individual must complete and maintain the following Safety Training requirements. Mill Rescue Procedures Training General Safety Orientation Forklift Safety Training Forklift Certification Training Hazardous Communications Training QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education And/Or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least five years of related experience or training. Language Skills Ability to read and understand provided documents. Ability to communicate effectively. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, weight and volume, along with other basic math calculations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 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 use their hands, fingers, and arms. Employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The employee is expected to use a team lift approach or the appropriate equipment for items weighing >50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.