Blender 2 - 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Jasper, TN seeks a Production Associate to blend materials into extrusion compounds and ensure material consistency across batches. Training may include using computer systems and multiple programs.

You will document output, restock supplies, and operate a forklift while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Working in a manufacturing plant, you’ll contribute to safety programs and meet production standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 90 days proficiency in a computer automated environment and material handling.
• Must read, write, and perform basic math; blender 1 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate blending machinery to produce extrusion compounds.
• Maintain consistency of raw materials batch to batch.
• Monitor blend network and adjust for output quality.
• Record blend data into BPCS and production spreadsheets.
• Stage, stock micoin ingredients, restock hoppers and totes.
• Operate forklift and perform safety inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist maintenance.
• Ensure safe, clean work area and proper paperwork.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication skills

People skills

Detail oriented

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

BPCS (production system)

Job description

Day Shift: Candidate would primarily be working days, but may be required to work nights for training or helping to cover vacation for other blend employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Associate loads and operates a network of machinery to blend raw materials into compounds for extrusion.
2. Associate maintains consistency of raw materials from batch to batch.
3. Associate ensures clean flow of materials from railcars, silos, and hoppers.
4. Associate monitors blend network for proper operation.
5. Associate trains in the use of many computer programs utilized by the Blend department.
6. Ensure consistency of raw materials and proper weight and balance of blended materials to create extrusion compounds using computerized monitoring system.
7. Operate and monitor computerized blending network. Analyze printouts to ensure output of compounds and extruders meets or exceeds defined standards. Adjust system to correct inconsistencies and maximize production utilization.
8. Manually move railcars to unloading sites, if necessary. Unload railcars ensuring that outflow valves are properly adjusted. Prepare railcars (receiving, releasing, spotting) and processes and associated paperwork.
9. Ensure all blend equipment, including gates, scales, motors, temperature gauges, AMP gauges, etc., are in sequence with formulation requirements and are in proper working order. Daily maintain clean and orderly work area, including control room, blend tower, silos and railcar areas. Perform preventive maintenance checks and submit abnormalities to Maintenance with appropriate work orders. Assist maintenance when necessary.
10. Enter all data regarding blend operations by recording previous shift totals into BPCS and blend production spreadsheets.
11. Stage and stock daily all micro-ingredients required. Restock upper blend level, hoppers, and change totes before shift’s completion.
12. Operate forklift and do forklift safety/damage inspection checks as required by Supervisor.
13. Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Perform month-end inventories.
2. Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location.
3. Perform Production Associate 1 functions as needed.
4. May be required to work night shift for training purposes.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate/G.E.D.

Experience: 90 days demonstrated proficiency in a computer automated environment. Must be proficient in full blend and material handling operation. Mobile Equipment experience.

Knowledge: Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require. Must be able to perform functions of Blender 1 position.

Mental/Physical/Visual Demands: Must be able to learn to work with computer systems. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be accurate in record keeping and recording weights. Must be able to learn to safely operate forklift equipment. Must have good communication skills, be able to interact with people, and be detail oriented. Must have good organization skills. Must be able to keep colors separate. Must be familiar with and have knowledge of computers. Must be able to accurately complete inventory and receiving paperwork. Must have good reading and numeric comprehension skills. Must be able to move 86 pounds maximum individually. Must be able to move 87-100 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions: Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking. Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and heavy contact with material dusts. Position requires continual walking, standing, pulling, and heavy lifting. Daily climbing to the top of material silo is required (90 feet).

Equipment/Tools Used: Computer; bins; forklift and other motorized lift equipment; various hand tools; safety glasses; hearing protection; apron, when necessary; gloves; mask.

Safety

Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals. Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions.

Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate’s performance appraisal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Address: 1274 Industrial Blvd. Jasper, TN 37347

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play.

• Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
• Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.