Job Summary:
- The Space Dye Weigher is responsible for weighing dyes and chemicals for the multi-color dye line.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Sign initials to each formula upon completion of weighing.
- Check volumes of dyes at start of each shift and during production of lot.
- Check volumes two hours into shift to figure how much dye was used. Divide by two for accurate dye used per hour. If dye line shuts down within the two-hour period do not count down times as running time.
- Compare how many hours of dye is left to how many hours it will take to run lot to know how much dye is needed to finish lot.
- Responsible for operating boil-up tanks and having dyes dissolved properly for the machines.
- Responsible for making back-up tanks if there isnt enough dye to run the lot.
- Responsible for thoroughly cleaning all tanks when color is finished running.
- Responsible for keeping scales clean and free of objects that could inhibit proper weighing of dyes and make sure they are properly balanced before weighing each run.
- Responsible for checking all dyes and chemicals weekly and recording them in pounds on inventory sheet and then give to Dye Clerk.
- Responsible monthly for weighing all dyes and chemicals and recording them on inventory sheet to be given to Dye Clerk.
- Responsible annually for weighing all dyes and chemicals and recording them on inventory sheet. Place sticker with weight on each container or drum and wait for auditors to confirm.
- Responsible for receiving all chemicals each week as they come in.
- Keep dye room clean.
Performance Expectations (if applicable):
- Lifting is required a weight of 1 to 100lbs twice per shift.
- Standing is required 8 times per shift for 15 minutes each boil up.
- Reaching is required 80 times per shift for dyes and chemicals.
- Stooping is required 80 times per shift for 5 minutes each time.
- Bending is required 80 times per shift for dyes and chemicals.
- Must be able to distinguish color and shade differences.
Experience/Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or relevant experience.
- Must be able to do basic addition subtraction multiplication and division.
- Must operate a lift truck and complete necessary lift truck training.
Other Requirements:
- Safety equipment must be worn as required.
- Must be able to use scissors and hand trucks at some point during shift.
- Overtime is required on occasion.
- All accidents must be reported immediately.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.