Blender

Comar; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Comar in West Bend, WI is seeking a material blending operator to sustain a continuous raw material supply for component production.

You will implement SOPs in blending, train staff, manage kan-ban replenishment, and ensure FIFO and lot accuracy across IQMS.

This role requires a GED and 1–3 months related experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to apply basic math to measure and weigh materials.
• Work with minimal direct supervision in a team setting.
• Follow SOPs, maintain cleanliness, and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Supply manufacturing with raw material to produce components.
• Oversee the blending operation and train employees on SOPs.
• Maintain 24/7 supply chain via kan-ban replenishment for the floor.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using IQMS; ensure FIFO and lot accuracy.
• Track material usage and perform daily cycle counts; report issues.
• Back up Receiving area for silo material and adjust inventory in IQMS.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and verify equipment operation.
• Ensure proper labeling, material verification, and safety compliance.
• Wear PPE and keep a clean, safe work area; report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Basic math

Rate/percent

Communication

Reading/writing

SOP adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned)

Supply manufacturing with raw material to produce components.

• Oversee the blending Operation:
  • Implement and train employees to SOP’S and processes in blending area.
  • Review finite schedule and prepare accordingly for demands.
  • Maintain a 24/7 supply chain of raw materials through a kan-ban requisitioning process for the production floor in a 5-day calendar schedule.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy over full and partial inventory through IQMS, designation, and QTY.
  • Ensure proper materials are supplied using first in first out, lot accuracy, item number and material calendar sheet against work order requirements.
• Determine material quantity, assign a lot number, print label, review information and scan to correct location.
• Train floor attendants to return material by properly verifying material, inspect for contamination and identification; weigh material, edit label with correct quantity, and return to location using scanner.
• Track material usage thru daily cycle counts, report concerns, and investigate root causes.
• Back up Receiving area for silo material
• Make inventory adjustments in IQM
• Verifying correct blenders are being used and filters are being changed as required.
• Perform monthly assigned preventive maintenance.
• Be able to effectively operate equipment as required.
• Manage Regrind area, load trailer with scrap, adjust weight and add label.
• Follow knowledge of commonly used blending concepts and practices for cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Wear company issued personal protection equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, masks, hairnets as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training.

Certifications or Licenses:

SKILLS-ABILITIES

• Work with minimal direct supervision.
• Work in a team environment.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Apply basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Effectively communicate / present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and employees.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided to them.

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