Blender

About the role

Ascentek provides an environment where employees can love what they do and be their best every day. This is a Full-time, 2nd Shift position (Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm - 01:30 am) with the option to work some Fridays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce oil blends for various products using small and large-scale mixing and fluid-handling equipment.
• Operate Forklift safely and efficiently, and maintain accurate inventory through the warehouse management system.
• Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.
• Work any of the three shifts in the Golden Valley Blending as assigned, with flexibility in hours.
• Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Order (WO) to produce various blended products.
• Gather raw materials needed for blending a product per work order and blending work instructions.
• Prepare samples and work cross-functionally with the Quality Control Lab to gain approval before completing WO and moving the product to the next stage.
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision.
• Receive materials and place them into inventory from trucks and railcars using a computerized warehouse management system.
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs.
• Pack bulk material as required by a WO for replenishment orders.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Blending Manager/Lead & QC Lab.
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur.
• Understand KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes.
• Understand general Quality & Safety Awareness.
• Understand Lean Principles.
• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Basic mathematical abilities.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Inventory Management System (JDE) knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Forklift Operation.
• Technology/Equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Inventory Management System (JDE) knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Pet Insurance Benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 21 Paid Days Off.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Shift differential of $1 per hour for 2nd shift.
• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Hourly pay with a shift differential of $1 per hour for 2nd shift.

Schedule

2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm - 01:30 am (4 10-hour shifts), with flexibility in hours.