Job Description
FB Mixer Operator
Req Id:
12283
Job Location:
Clarke County
Posting Start Date:
3/6/26
Work Environment:
Onsite
Job Description:
Job Purpose
Operates, adjusts, and monitors mixer area to ensure quality board is produced.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Responsible for mixer area, including the area around the dry ingredient hoppers
- Operates multiple pieces of equipment
- Launches and calibrates equipment
- Monitors activity through control panels & initiates appropriate process changes
- May be required to backfill as lead
- Monitors and ensures proper flow through spray systems
- Monitors liquids throughout the day for consistent delivery
- Checks the viscosity of slurry in the batches
- Monitors touch screen for alarms, particularly low powders
- Monitors latex, defoamer and ZnCl levels and change tote as required
- Unloads chemicals. Checks COA before unloading chemicals
- Transfers mix from tank to holding tanks/totes
- Keeps stainless steel strainer and wye filter screens clean
- Cleans mixer hopper daily
- Responsible for the system clean up, spray down process during the day and end of day clean up
- Assists on fiberglass changes
- Keeps areas under dry ingredient hoppers clean; sifts material into empty super sacks daily
- Keeps wet process area floor free of slurry; hoses into trench as needed
- Uses radio to maintain communication with operators, maintenance, and supervisor
- Logs downtime and notes causes
- Performs all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
What do I need to be successful?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of multiple complex equipment operation.
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
- Time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Demonstrated ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
- Possess ability to work in extreme temperaturess
Education:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Experience:
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in equipment operation.
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
Work Environment
OSB Manufacturing Plant
Information at a Glance