About the role
Job Summary
Responsible for keeping the Pasting Department clean in order to keep employees' blood lead levels and the lead-in-air as low as possible.
Job Tasks
Takes apart Pasting Machines using basic hand tools.Using a spatula-like tool, manually scrapes excess paste off the hopper and machine to prepare them for washing.Job involves a lot of wrist movement, bending, and turning to get in and around the entire machine.Goes upstairs to pasting mixing platform.Scrapes the mixer using the same hand and wrist movement as to prepare for washing.Uses high-pressure washer to wash mixer and surrounding area.When the platform is entirely washed, goes back downstairs to pasting machines and proceeds to wash the machines using a high pressure washer.When both mixer and machine are clean, wipes machine clean with a solvent solution (kerosene and oil base) and a rag.Empties dumpsters with scrap plates using a hand truck.Also responsible for disposing of waste in residue buckets (buckets are filled with excess paste from the machine and weigh 50-60 lbs.).Cleans drains by pumping waste out into storage bin. May have to scoop remaining waste into buckets and carry buckets away to disposal site.*Maintains regular attendance.*Ability to work mandatory over time.Performs other duties as requested by Management.Responsible for producing a high quality product.Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA.*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.
Qualifications
READING REQUIREMENTS: Basic Reading, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying), REASONING SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, MECHANICAL SKILLS: Hand Tools, COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate with Co-workers
Blood Testing
Monthly for 3 months upon hire/transfer then every 12 months unless blood lead or lead in air values dictate more or less frequent testing based on EPM triggers
Physical Demands
AMOUNT OF WALKING: Constant, STANDING: Constant, SITTING: Occasional, STOOPING/BENDING/SQUATTING: Frequent, TURNING/TWISTING: Frequent, KNEELING: Frequent, CROUCHING: Frequent, CLIMBING: Occasional, BALANCING: Occasional, NECK UP/DOWN: Constant, NECK SIDE-SIDE: Constant, LIFTING: < 10 lbs: Occasional, 10-20 lbs: Occasional, CARRYING: < 10 lbs: Occasional, 10-20 lbs: Occasional, PUSHING/PULLING: Occasional, REACHING: ABOVE SHOULDER: Occasional, BELOW KNEE: Occasional, EXTENDED FORWARD: Occasional, GRASPING/HANDLING: Constant, HAND CONTROLS: Frequent, VISION: COLOR, DEPTH, FIELD NEAR & FAR: Constant
Pre-Employment Screening Lead
Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses, Chemical Resistant Boots, Uniform, Disposable Coverall, Hearing Protection, General Purpose Gloves
Work Environment
NON-WEATHER WET/HUMID: Constant, NON-WEATHER HEAT: Constant, WORKS NEAR MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS: Occasional, WORKS WITH CHEMICALS: Constant, WORK IN RAISED /HIGH AREAS: Occasional, WORK WITH FUMES/DUST: Constant, WORKS ALONE (NO ONE IN CLOSE RANGE): Frequent, VIBRATION: (WHOLE BODY/ARM/HAND): Constant, NOISE: Constant