Master Batch Lead Operator

• MUST be willing to work 12-hour shifts (training M-F 7a-4p and once training is completed, will work Sunday-Thursday 7p-7a)
• MUST have 3-5 years in a manufacturing setting
• Previous Color matching/Blending experience preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Follow all Safety Rules for Department and Entire Facility.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients for use in original formulas as well as blend.
• Maintain accurate paperwork of the quantities of pigments added to batches.
• Operate an extruder, vacuum assisted blender, digital scales, pallet lift, and mixer.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine material requirements.
• Collect samples for laboratory testing.
• Tend to accessory equipment, such as extruders, pumps, mixers and conveyors to move material through the production process.
• Operate a clean, well ordered master batch area, as well as equipment, during all hours of operations. General housekeeping as needed.
• Perform set up, sanitation and operation of the assigned area.
• Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental  Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY

• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer service—manages difficult situations, responds promptly to internal and external customer needs and meets commitments. Exhibits strong interpersonal techniques, is positive, respectful and customer focused.
• Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work and uses time efficiently. Attention to detail, organized, able to meet deadlines.
• Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. 
• Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
• Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Effectively and professionally convey information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to work in a fast-pace environment and meet deadlines.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal techniques, is positive, pleasant, respectful and customer focused.
• Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Crew Leaders, Supervisors and Managers

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