Tangent Technologies

Produces high-performance synthetic materials for construction

Lumber Mixer

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWorthington, MN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education is required.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to obtain a valid operator's license for operating lift trucks.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English to perform essential duties.
Mechanical ability sufficient to operate mixers and recognize problems.
Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in the physical screening hiring process, including standing, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work primarily in a production plant environment with exposure to cold, hot, dirty, noisy, and congested conditions.

Responsibilities

Set up raw materials according to blend sheet specifications.
Batch mix raw materials in the quantities required by specifications.
Verify that materials used match the specifications.
Recognize raw materials that are out of specification or wet.
Follow established processes and guidelines for color changes, blend changes, job and product changeovers, and transport and storage of molds not in use.
Troubleshoot minor problems with batch mixers.
Band, secure, and transfer stacked finished product to the receiving area.
Cut up scrap product for rework as needed.
Fabricate production pallets as needed.
Set up collection boxes for extruder purge and scrap.
Label and remove boxes when full.
Relieve line operators during break times.
Assist with secondary operations as necessary.
Ensure production processes and finished goods meet company quality standards.
Work safely by following legislated and company safety rules and practices.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Input accurate timekeeping and production records.
Perform other tasks or work assignments delegated by a supervisor.

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

The basic function of the Lumber Mixer is to batch mix the blend of raw materials required to achieve the output needed to meet scheduled production requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up the raw materials as necessary for the blend sheet specifications
Batch mix the raw materials in quantity as needed for the specifications
Verify that materials used match per specifications
Recognize raw material that is out of spec or wet
Follow established processes/guidelines for
Color changes
Blend changes
Job/product changeovers
Transport and storage of molds not in use
Trouble shoots minor problems with the batch mixers.
Band secure and transfer stacked finished product to receiving area.
Cut up scrap product for rework as needed
Fabricate production pallets as needed
Set up collection boxes for extruder purge and scrap
Label and removal of boxes when full
Relieve line operators on break times
Assist with secondary operations as necessary
Ensure that production processes and finished goods meet the company’s standards for Quality.
Work safely, following legislated, and Bedford Technology, safety rules and practices.
Follow the Policies and Procedures of the company.
Input accurate time keeping and production records
Perform any other task or work assignment that may be delegated from time to time by a supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required High School
No experience required

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to obtain valid operator's license for operating lift trucks.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English to perform essential duties.
Mechanical ability sufficient to operate mixers and recognize problems.

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the physical screening hiring process.
Standing, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing to perform job requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily in a production plant environment. Exposure to cold, hot, dirty, noisy and congested conditions.

About the Company

Tangent Technologies

Produces high-performance synthetic materials for construction

Tangent Technologies provides high-performance synthetic materials through plastic extrusion for residential, commercial, and structural markets. Its products include backyard furniture, playgrounds, bridge fendering, and marine decking—designed to be durable, weather-resistant, and customizable with premium aesthetics. The company distinguishes itself by its long history since 2003, broad customization, and emphasis on customer experience and sustainability rather than just features. Its goal is to be the preferred partner in high-performance synthetic materials, delivering value to end consumers, ease of doing business, and ongoing innovation to meet global challenges.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Aurora, IL
Founded: 2003

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