Blender Operator - 2nd Shift (2:45PM - 11:00PM)

Torrey Holistics; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a Blender Operator on the 2nd shift to support the blending line, charge hand adds, verify lot numbers, and stage materials according to batch cards.

You will inspect and clean the blender, record batch data, coordinate with other areas, handle packaging labeling and scanning finished goods, and help sustain Lean Manufacturing and KPI targets. Experience with forklift and PPE is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend English and perform basic math.
• Experience operating a forklift and electric hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Charge blender with hand adds as per batch cards.
• Verify lot numbers and record all staged materials on batch cards.
• Clean and inspect blender to ensure readiness for next charge.
• Coordinate blender production with other areas of operation.
• Review production schedule and follow customer packaging instructions; label and weigh products.
• Generate labels and apply them to packages; ensure proper sealing and weighing.
• Perform packaging equipment changeovers safely and efficiently with PPE.
• Communicate with mill area operators after changeover; prepare packaging materials for future shifts.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Electric hand truck

Job description

The Blender Operator is responsible for the charging of hand adds to the blenders, verifying the lot numbers and weights of raw materials and staging the raw material(s) necessary to produce finished products, following batch card instructions, reviewing production schedule and following written instructions to customers’ requirements.**Job Requirements: **This blender operator will need to learn Line 4 Blending area or can be asked to fill in on another job when needed.Responsible prior to the charging of the blender for verifying all TA item code numbers andResponsible for recording all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card.Responsible for the cleaning and inspection of the blender to insure it is ready to accept the nextResponsible for compound charge, staging the necessary raw materials and preparing the blender to accept the next compound charge scheduled.Responsible for the charging of all hand adds to the blender as specified by the blender batch card.Responsible for reporting any variation from procedure to supervision and documenting this variation on the batch cardResponsible for coordinating blender production with other areas of operation.Responsible for reviewing the production schedule and following customer packaging instructions. All product is to be properly packed, labeled, weighed, and sealed. Any schedule, instruction, or potential problem must be reported to the Bagger Leadman.Responsible for generating labels and properly aligning and affixing these to the package container.Responsible for performing changeovers of the packaging equipment in a timely, efficient,clean manner with required safety equipment utilized.Communicate with mill area operators after changeover is completed.Responsible for preparing packaging materials to cover future shift schedule requirements (i.e. Gaylords, Supersacks, etc.)Responsible for the scanning / entering of finished product into the computer system.Practice good housekeeping and wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Meet or exceed all plant key performance indicators.Participate in and help sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.Skills:Able to read and comprehend English. Possess good math skills.Able to drive (or learn to drive) a forklift and to use an electric hand truck.**2ND SHIFT: (2:45PM - 11:00PM) **Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.