Powder Blender I

Tenneco Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a 1st Shift Blender, where you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality automotive components. In this dynamic position, you will load and unload raw materials, operate blenders, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. With a focus on teamwork and individual contribution, this role offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take ownership of your career and contribute to innovative solutions in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum one year of related experience or training needed.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads raw materials and operates blenders for production.
• Monitors product quality and complies with safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Forklift Operation

Quality Control

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Inspection Equipment

Job description

About Tenneco

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups—Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air, and Powertrain—we drive advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.

Position: 1st Shift Blender (7am to 3pm, Mon-Fri)

Summary: Loads, unloads raw materials and additives, and operates blenders to produce Valve Guides and Valve Seat Inserts, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for creating a quality product.
• Participates in training and uses preventative measures to meet customer and Tenneco standards.
• Complies with legal and safety requirements to prevent injuries and health issues.
• Reads and follows safety rules, procedures, routers, authorization sheets, SAP, and production schedules.
• Monitors product quality using inspection equipment and verifies equipment settings.
• Operates blenders safely, including starting, shutting down, loading, and unloading.
• Handles materials using overhead hoists, forklifts, and hand jacks, ensuring proper loading and unloading.
• Blends materials accurately, records results, and labels containers properly.
• Uses lifting attachments and operates forklifts to move heavy objects.
• Troubleshoots equipment and performs TPM through observation and cleaning.
• Works overtime as required and performs other duties assigned by management.
• Ensures blend sheet weights are signed off by qualified personnel.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum one year related experience or training. Must have mechanical aptitude, forklift license, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Regularly stands, handles objects, reaches, and moves heavy loads up to 100 pounds. Works in environments with extreme heat, mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. PPE such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes are required.

Note: Overtime may be mandated, and safety protocols must be followed at all times.

Ownership and Development: You are encouraged to 'Own Your Career' to maximize your development and reach your full potential!