Milwaukee HNU Operations I

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

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Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce.  Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Operator I Job Description – Hourly, Non-Exempt

Milwaukee, WI

Overview

Prince, Ferro and Chromaflo are now part of the Vibrantz Technologies brand. Vibrantz is a leading global technology provider of color solutions, performance coatings and advanced materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life in a variety of industrial applications and consumer products.

Job Function

Reporting into the Production and Maintenance Supervisor, the Operator I will be based out of our Milwaukee, WI site and will be responsible for operational assistance as required in production, bagging, warehouse, and shipping areas.

Responsibilities

• Run mixing machines for batch mixing of material.

• Regularly operate forklift.

• Regularly move raw materials from warehousing to blending operations.

• Track and record dosage, lot numbers, scrap, and production issues.

• Housekeeping duties, such as sweeping in maintenance, production, warehouse, and plant parking areas, and general clean-up. Make sure all material is returned to proper containers or trash area as directed.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Other duties as required to maintain an efficient operation.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Experience:

• Basic understanding of general manufacturing safety.

• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs. daily.

• Ability to climb stairs.

Hours/Shift:

• Evidence of exceptional ability: Clear communication, teamwork, problem solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law

Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com).

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.