Mixer Operator
Job Location:
Montgomery, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were part of VVF Group a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery Illinois we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps deodorants antiperspirants and gels. At VVF its not about the job its about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.
The Mixer Operator works with other Operating Technicians in the total operation of the mixing extruding and packaging equipment in the entire facility. The Operating Technician operates equipment in the production and packaging process from the dryer bin conveyors through the palletizers. The Operating Technician keeps equipment sufficiently supplied with production components and materials maintains the cleanliness of the line relieves other Operating Techs operates the line safely and in conjunction with other Operating Techs operates the line within established quality and productivity standards.
Job Duties:
- Follow general housekeeping procedures.
- Run daily lab samples for in-process tests and tank certification.
- Align adjust and calibrate equipment based on lab results and centerline targets.
- Operates Mixers and Amalgamators using functionality and controls of the TDC system.
- Monitor key process equipment for functionality including dye and perfume systems pumps valves transfer piping etc.
- Observe and report equipment issues in your area.
- Prepare all Dyes and Slurries.
- Communicate any impact on other departments including Planning and Packing.
- Conduct all in-process quality/analytical testing.
- Troubleshoot processing equipment and quality problems to maximize uptime and meet the production plans.
- Confirm all connections piping and destinations are accurate and all material transfers are to the proper destination.
- Complete shift cleaning in work areas.
- Responsible for general maintenance items to maintain equipment reliability.
Basic Minimum Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with peers supervisors and maintenance personnel. The ability to read understand and follow verbal and written operating instructions.
- Ability to learn/perform basic data entry into process control computers.
- Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays as required
Physical Requirements:
- Requires sufficient physical ability to walk stand sit and climb stairs; to frequently bend squat crouch kneel twist and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; grasping handling/fingering and using hand tools; to reach above shoulders and outward and lift carry push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
- Work is performed in an internal and external plant environment; confined space entry required; exposure to noise dust and odors; all types of weather and temperature conditions; frequently at heights
- Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant environment
- Daily responsibilities may require working on elevated surfaces climbing stairs/ladders kneeling bending squatting stooping lift to 50 pounds crawling under equipment wearing fall protection and required PPE
- Standing/walking for extended periods of time
- Ability to work any shift (straight days or nights) and overtime as required
- Must be able to work in a wet and cold environment with moderate to high noise volume
Other Required Skills:
- Ability to read and write
- Physical capability of moderate to heavy lifting climbing stairs and ladders working on platforms handling flexible hoses
- Ability to perform the basic math functions addition subtraction multiplication and division
- Ability to operate/learn to operate all material handling equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn/perform basic data entry into process control computers
VVF Illinois Services LLC is a Union Shop. This position is open on our Afternoon Shift which is 4pm - 12am.
At VVF our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical dental and vision insurance available after 60 of employment. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays vacation and sick time as well as a business casual work environment.
VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex or gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
