Blender/Loader

About the role

USALCO Mentor Plant, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently and consistently perform to very high standards. The person in this role is responsible for blending, loading, and unloading chemical products while assuring compliance is achieved in all company associated policies. The position requires a motivated, detail oriented, and results driven team player who incorporates safety and quality into every decision while performing day-to-day activities, effectively communicates with supervisor and peers, can efficiently handle chemicals and operate equipment to safely manufacture quality products, and will actively seek out opportunities for process improvement and take full responsibility for collaborating with management and peers to implement approved changes in a timely manner. The employee in this position will be a positive-natured, task-oriented individual with chemical manufacturing experience and significant mechanical aptitude. The Blender/Loader is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and ability to follow procedures. The person must possess excellent communication skills necessary to keep supervisor and peers informed of production status. This person must be personally and professionally motivated to work constructively with team members at all levels within the company to execute job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the assigned blending process(es), including safe transfer of hazardous chemicals.
• Apply all plant safety rules, work guidelines/practices, and procedures.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment when working with hazardous chemicals.
• Develop and apply improvements to processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Complete walk‑through of the process and equipment to audit safety and maintain operational records.
• Assist with cleaning and reloading of chemical reactors for production runs.
• Work with the production manager to coordinate manufacture of finished goods and ensure final products meet specifications within shipping schedule.
• Blend and mix chemicals per batch sheet instructions to meet customer requirements, fill sample retain bottles, and complete quality documentation.
• Load drums and/or totes with finished goods and properly label & seal containers.
• Assist in shipping by coordinating the loading of bulk tankers and LTL trailers while completing all necessary paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Assist in receipt of raw materials to the site including offloading and completing all necessary paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a 5S mentality (Sort, Straighten, Sustain, Shine, Systemize) – inspect area, return tools/equipment/hoses to proper place, keep work environment clean.
• Inspect plant equipment daily and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Assist in routine maintenance activities, including pipe and valve installation, pump replacement, etc.
• Be willing to work overtime, provide physical labor, and occasional weekend work as required to meet business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Ability to wear an APR (SCBA respirator system), pass spirometry test, and comply with wearing as required.
• Routinely lift 35 to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
• Routinely stand 80% of shift.