Shade Technician NKC Day Shift

Full Time

Day Shift

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is as follows:

The Shade Technician is responsible for viscosity adjustments and drawdowns of all batches that are being manufactured. The Shade Technician packages finished material by filling proper containers for storage in the Warehouse or for shipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

SHADE

1. Determines tub size based on batch volume.
2. Prepares mixing blades and tub usage assuring clean equipment and valve prior to set up.
3. Sets up batches meticulously weighing out bases per the batch ticket instructions.
4. Tints required batches meticulously weighing out base colors and colorants per batch ticket instructions.
5. Makes drawdowns and runs viscosities (adjusts viscosities when needed)
6. Produces products per schedule and in accordance with batch-ticket instructions
7. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
8. Operates pumps, meters, agitators, and tanks as required
9. Handles all required raw material according to PPE requirements
10. Maintains department records in an orderly condition
11. Assists in taking department inventories when directed
12. Always works in a safe and efficient manner that ensures quality
13. Properly documents raw material inputs and time according to batch-ticket requirements
14. Follows company regulations with respect to safety, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment and general housekeeping, and keeps area clean at all times
15. Uses materials, equipment, and facilities in an efficient and conscientious manner according to proper procedures
16. Works assigned hours and overtime as required
17. Suggests to Shift Lead Person improvements in job methods, equipment, or procedures
18. Follows H.M.I.S. and PPE Safety Program
19. Assists in other departments as required
20. Performs duties as required by Lead Person or Supervisor

Qualifications

Requirements

1. Demonstrated ability to properly operate assigned equipment in accordance with the batch-ticket instructions, PSMs, and other procedures
2. Must be out of probationary period.
3. Demonstrated quality performance of four (4) or less errors in preceding 12 months.  “Error” is defined as any operator mistake or deviation from the original batch-ticket or adjustment instruction (hit) that may or may not result in additional correction, batch “Hold”, or batch being sludged.  If a Batchmaker makes five (5) or more errors in any succeeding rolling period, he will be subject to disciplinary action (written warning).
4. Demonstrated safety performance to include zero reportable accidents within the preceding twelve (12) month rolling period.
5. Documented attendance of no more than forty-eight (48) hours missed in the preceding twelve (12) month rolling period.
6. Documented overall performance rating of “Good” or better for the preceding two (2) performance evaluations
7. Attend, participate, and successfully pass the Batchmaker 101 training class by scoring a 65% or higher final grade on the exam.  An employee who doesn’t receive a passing grade can retake the exam after consultation with the Director of Operations and at his final discretion.  If an employee is not able to pass the exam on the second attempt, the employee will not be eligible for Matchmaker recognition and will be given an opportunity to transfer to another position, if available.

Knowledge and Experience

The following experience is required for successfully performing this job

• Prefer five (5) years of related work experience
• Ability to work well with others
• Certified Fork Truck Operator