Blender 2 - 1st Shift

About the role

Day Shift: Candidate would primarily be working days, but may be required to work nights for training or helping to cover vacation for other blend employees.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate a network of machinery to blend raw materials into compounds for extrusion.
• Maintain consistency of raw materials from batch to batch.
• Ensure clean flow of materials from railcars, silos, and hoppers.
• Monitor blend network for proper operation.
• Train in the use of many computer programs utilized by the Blend department.
• Ensure consistency of raw materials and proper weight and balance of blended materials to create extrusion compounds using computerized monitoring system.
• Operate and monitor computerized blending network; analyze printouts to ensure output of compounds and extruders meets or exceeds defined standards; adjust system to correct inconsistencies and maximize production utilization.
• Manually move railcars to unloading sites, if necessary; unload railcars ensuring that outflow valves are properly adjusted; prepare railcars (receiving, releasing, spotting) and process associated paperwork.
• Ensure all blend equipment, including gates, scales, motors, temperature gauges, AMP gauges, etc., are in sequence with formulation requirements and are in proper working order.
• Daily maintain clean and orderly work area, including control room, blend tower, silos and railcar areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and submit abnormalities to Maintenance with appropriate work orders; assist maintenance when necessary.
• Enter all data regarding blend operations by recording previous shift totals into BPCS and blend production spreadsheets.
• Stage and stock daily all micro-ingredients required; restock upper blend level, hoppers, and change totes before shift's completion.
• Operate forklift and do forklift safety/damage inspection checks as required by Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
• Perform month-end inventories.
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location.
• Perform Production Associate 1 functions as needed.
• May be required to work night shift for training purposes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/G.E.D.
• 90 days demonstrated proficiency in a computer automated environment.
• Must be proficient in full blend and material handling operation.
• Mobile Equipment experience.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require.
• Must be able to perform functions of Blender 1 position.

Skills

• Must be able to learn to work with computer systems.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must be accurate in record keeping and recording weights.
• Must be able to learn to safely operate forklift equipment.
• Must have good communication skills, be able to interact with people, and be detail oriented.
• Must have good organization skills.
• Must be able to keep colors separate.
• Must be familiar with and have knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to accurately complete inventory and receiving paperwork.
• Must have good reading and numeric comprehension skills.
• Must be able to move 86 pounds maximum individually.
• Must be able to move 87-100 pounds with assistance.

Working conditions

• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking.
• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and heavy contact with material dusts.
• Position requires continual walking, standing, pulling, and heavy lifting.
• Daily climbing to the top of material silo is required (90 feet).
• Equipment/tools used: computer; bins; forklift and other motorized lift equipment; various hand tools; safety glasses; hearing protection; apron, when necessary; gloves; mask.

Safety

• Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals.
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate's performance appraisal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1 (for full-time team members).
• PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.