Color Weigh-Up - 1st Shift

The Color Weigh-Up individual will weigh up pigments and additives for use in production. Work Schedule: 1st shift beginning 7am to 3pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime as required. New employees are assigned to a rotating A or B weekend schedule should there be mandatory weekend work. Responsibilities Measures appropriate weights of pigments for specified customer colors Monitors inventory levels associated with pigment mixtures used to color plastics Assist the production colorist with molding color chips and other duties Maintains a clean working environment Other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment Excellent attention to detail required Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production Read and follow manuals and procedures Maintain a clean and safe workspace Must be dependable and have excellent attendance Possess a positive attitude Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test Attendance is an essential function of the position Must be able to read, write, and speak English Education and Experience Passing score on the RTP Company Color Test High School diploma or equivalent preferred Previous manufacturing experience preferred Physical Requirements and Working Conditions CONTACTS: Internal – Continuously (67 - 100%) External – Occasionally (6 – 33%) Contacts involve giving or exchanging information of a limited controversial nature. Regularly Communicates via phone, email, in person. Required to sit for extended periods of time, watching security surveillance system and logging information at a computer. Frequently Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions Occasionally Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer. Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level may be possible. Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job as pointed out by plant safety procedures. May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and chemical dust. Exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard. Standard manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to loud (from the machines/equipment in the production area). The noise level may be above the OSHA action level. Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job as pointed out by plant safety procedures. This position requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, respirators, face shield, hearing protection, Tyvek suit, gloves, etc. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Manual Dexterity: Repeatedly required to walk, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand, climb stairs, sit in one place for extended periods of time. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and see. Machines or Equipment Operated: Scales, extruders, injection molding machines, forklift, and spectrophotometer software. RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties. EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.