Produce the Finest Quality Liquid Color Concentrates in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties:

  Weighing / Mixing  
1.    Upon review of production order, gather the specified raw materials in preparation of manufacturing, making sure to double check raw material descriptions, Badger raw material numbers, and double-checking each quantity weighed, to ensure accuracy. 
2.    Clean kettles and mixers and the general mixing area after each job.  Watch for and prevent contamination.
3.    Mix the batch on an appropriate mixer, ensure thorough scraping and mixing and purge gate, document batch information; weights, temperature(s), time, etc.
4.    Take a sample to quality control.
5.    Weigh, add, and mix any quality control adjustment additives required.  Repeat steps 3-5 as needed.
6.    Once approved by quality control department, transfer mixing container to packaging department.
   
  Packaging
1. Prepare a clean screen assembly to filter liquid color during packaging.
2. Upon Q.C. approval, package liquid product into specified containers (Pails, Drums, or Totes), verifying the liner, lance, and tube-set requirements are met.
3. Follow the step by step PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS for BADGER LIQUID PRODUCTS list.
4. The packaging MUST be clean.  NO liquid splatters or smears, or dust or dirt. CLEAN.
5. Weigh and label each container, then stage the order for shipment.
6. Keep floor and equipment VERY clean At ALL Times.
 
Additional Responsibilities
1.Assist other production employees (buddy system) with handling, or lifting heavy loads, running orders, and cleaning work stations and production areas.
2.Serve as backup to other Technicians for break times, lunch, and in the event of absences.
3.Maintain a safe, clean work area during shift and prior to shift change.
4.Keep all raw materials and chemicals covered and labeled.
5.Adhere to all safety policies/procedures, using all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.   
6.Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
7.Assist with training of new employees.
8.Drive Forklift.

1.    High school diploma or equivalent.
2.    1-3 year’s prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.  Plastics industry experience is highly desirable.
3.    Exhibits competent reading, legible writing skills, is able to pass pre-employment basic math, weighing/measurement tests, a drug screen, and any physical exams as required (auditory).
 
Physical Demands:

1. Frequent walking, standing, stepping /climbing up and down platforms stairs, and other physical activity to include:  bending, squatting, occasional twisting, and upward or downward reaching. 
2. Lift or carry up to53 pounds frequently.  With good judgment lift 53 to 70 pounds occasionally (buddy system available).  Tip and roll up to 500 pounds or more occasionally (using “buddy” system, or barrel dolly for these weights) to put order onto pallet to transport for final weighing and shipping.
3. Other requirements include excellent depth perception, and strong hand-eye coordination.