Blending Operator I - 2nd Shift

Directs a team of blenders in all chemical handling and blending—raw materials, slurries, and coolants—to supply finished solutions to gallon-, drum-, and bulk-filling operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and mentor blending team to ensure efficiency and quality standards are maintained
• Ensure all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Drive safety standards for team through 6S methodologies
• Oversee all Blending activities, including Slurries and Coolants
• Ensure all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed
• Document chemical raw material usage/lot numbers on Batch sheets
• Receive Bulk Chemicals and raw materials, including tanker truck, rail car, and barge
• Assist in investigation of out-of-specification materials
• Maintain Blending area in an orderly condition
• Encourage a team-oriented and eager-to-learn mindset
• Take initiative and share process improvements
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Merchant Mariner Document license is required for Barge unloading
• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role
• Valid driver’s license
• Forklift certification a plus
• Ability to effectively lead employees in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively handle group and individual work assignments
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of written instructions and ability to complete assignments efficiently
• Good judgment and decision making

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance