What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mix Technician II position at BISSELL Homecare, Inc.?
Overview
This is a 1st shift role once training is complete. Candidates must be comfortable training on 2nd shift.
As a Mix Technician II, you will be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for career advancement by leveraging the BISSELL Skill System that allows for a variety of promotional paths. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop within a liquid mixing, filling, and packaging environment. The process includes mixing, filling, labeling, and packaging bottles by following standard operating procedures and conducting quality checks. This role will be responsible for mixing batches of our products, following appropriate documentation and recording raw material usage. This position is also responsible for the transferring of finished batches to holding tanks. After a batch is mixed, you will return raw materials to their respective storage areas, and clean and sanitize all related equipment.
You will be responsible for training other team members on technical skills and standard operating procedures while also providing team member feedback to support their development.
Responsibilities
Equipment Used:
Mix vessels, pumps, scales, liquid fillers, capper, date coders, induction sealers, reject mechanisms, labelers, drop packers, carton erector, manual, and automatic tape machine. Hand tools for set-up and repair.
Requirements
This is a 1st shift role once training is complete. Candidates must be comfortable training on 2nd shift.
As a Mix Technician II, you will be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for career advancement by leveraging the BISSELL Skill System that allows for a variety of promotional paths. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop within a liquid mixing, filling, and packaging environment. The process includes mixing, filling, labeling, and packaging bottles by following standard operating procedures and conducting quality checks. This role will be responsible for mixing batches of our products, following appropriate documentation and recording raw material usage. This position is also responsible for the transferring of finished batches to holding tanks. After a batch is mixed, you will return raw materials to their respective storage areas, and clean and sanitize all related equipment.
You will be responsible for training other team members on technical skills and standard operating procedures while also providing team member feedback to support their development.
Responsibilities
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring a heightened focus on safety and reporting unsafe conditions or accidents.
- Perform the pre-weighing of materials by following mix instructions sheets for assigned mix center.
- Run automated mixing system by interacting with HMIs.
- Make manual connections of piping per instructions for cleaning and mixing.
- Complete internal and external cleaning procedures on production equipment as defined by quality standards.
- Report issues when they arise - this should be done quickly to minimize any impact on the efficiency of production.
- Start-up and shut-down equipment, monitor performance, efficiently operate equipment, complete required documentation, complete minor changeovers and assist with major changeovers.
- Train and develop Packaging Technician I associates on technical skills as it relates to safety, quality, and operational expectations.
- Ensure product quality according to specifications and complete basic troubleshooting to resolve quality and performance issues.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Mix vessels, pumps, scales, liquid fillers, capper, date coders, induction sealers, reject mechanisms, labelers, drop packers, carton erector, manual, and automatic tape machine. Hand tools for set-up and repair.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/GED or relevant experience in lieu of
- Must be capable of lifting 0 - 50 lbs.
- Judgement and decision-making skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Focus on learning versatility and personal development.