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

Teknor Apex Company; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is seeking a Blender Operator for the 2nd shift (2:45PM - 11:00PM) to manage hand adds, verify lot numbers, and stage raw materials per batch cards. The role requires following production schedules, ensuring quality and accuracy in labeling and packaging, and coordinating with other areas of operation.

Responsibilities include recording batch data, cleaning the blender, and performing changeovers with proper safety equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and perform basic math.
• Willingness to learn Line 4 Blending area and other shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Charge blender with hand adds and verify lot numbers and weights.
• Record all lot numbers of staged materials on batch cards.
• Clean and inspect blender to ensure readiness for next charge.
• Prepare blender for next compound charge and coordinate with production schedule.
• Generate labels and apply to packaging containers.
• Perform packaging equipment changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Scan finished product into the computer system and ensure accurate data entry.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Forklift operation

Electric hand truck use

Education

High School or better

Tools

Forklift

Electric hand truck

Job description

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

Job Category: Manufacturing / Production

Requisition Number: BLEND004668

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Teknor Apex | RI Location
505 Central Ave.
Pawtucket, RI 02861, USA

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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