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

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex seeks a Blender Operator for the 2nd shift to manage blending operations, verify lot numbers and weights, and stage materials for production. You will follow batch card instructions, ensure accurate labeling, and maintain clean, safe equipment between changes.

You will coordinate with other areas of operation, monitor production schedules, and report any deviations to supervision while helping sustain Lean Manufacturing practices and proper housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Possess good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Charge the blender with hand adds as per batch card.
• Verify lot numbers and weights of raw materials.
• Staging raw materials for production.
• Record all lot numbers on batch cards.
• Clean and inspect the blender between batches.
• Coordinate blender production with other areas.
• Review production schedule and follow customer packaging instructions.
• Generate labels and affix to packages.

Skills

Reading English

Math skills

Forklift operation

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 and
• Responsible 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 next
• Responsible 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 card
• Responsible 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.