Chemical Mixer -1st Shift at Illinois Tool Works

Job Description: JOB DUTIES

• Manufacturing material according to batch cards and mixing work instructions safely and with the specify quality requirements.

• Inspection and recording of finished batches.

• Maintaining the material lot control information board.

• Monitoring the integrity of mixes and shutting down operations if out of compliance.

• Cleaning mixing equipment between batches.

• Bulk filling of 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes as required.

• Assisting on production lines as needed.

• Assisting in the training of new mixers.

• Computer experience and lift truck experience are required; must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.

• Physical demands will include but are not limited to constant standing and walking throughout the shift, occasional lift/push/pull up to 65 pounds, and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, and twist.

• Promoting and following all safety guidelines and procedures, and recommending safety improvements as needed

• Recommend any process improvements that may help in your role.

• Maintaining good housekeeping at all times.

• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment; preferably automotive or bottling and packaging.

• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English.

• Must have the ability to perform simple math calculations.

• Must be computer literate.

• Must be certified to drive all types of forklifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; climb; balance on moving vehicles in standing and sitting positions, operate mechanical moving equipment; and to hear. The employee is constantly exposed to vibration while operating mechanical equipment. The employee is frequently required to bend; stoop; stand; handle; finger; feel; reach forward with arms; and talk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; crouch; kneel; squat; and twist. The employee is rarely required to crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull, and or move up to 65 pounds. The employee must possess the mandatory ability to react and move quickly in case of emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus/accommodate.

RISKS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the possibility of injury to the hands or feet and collision with moving equipment. The possibility of fire exists. On rare occasion, the employee has the possibility of exposure (once a day) to electrical shock and battery explosion. The employee may also rarely come into contact with toxic / caustic chemicals from damaged product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery. A strong citrus odor is present constantly in the work environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work is performed inside with moderate amounts of heat, cold and humidity encountered. Inside work can be dirty, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Conditions can include the presence of hazards such as flammable liquids, moving machinery and working around and with others.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Compensation Information:

$23 - $26, depending on experience

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