Blender Operator - 3rd Shift (10:45PM - 7:00AM)

Impleo; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex in Pawtucket, RI is seeking a Blender Operator to manage charging hand adds, verify lot numbers and weights, and stage raw materials for finished products according to batch cards.

The role involves coordinating with other areas, recording batch information, preparing packaging materials, labeling and inspecting the blender, performing safe changeovers, and maintaining housekeeping with PPE; emphasis on lean manufacturing and meeting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Able to read and comprehend English and perform basic math tasks.
• Able to drive a forklift or learn to drive and to operate an electric hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Charge hand adds to the blender following batch cards.
• Verify lot numbers and weights of raw materials.
• Stage raw materials for production and ensure proper labeling.
• Clean and inspect the blender to be ready for the next charge.
• Record lot numbers and changes on batch cards.
• Coordinate blender production with other areas and meet KPIs.
• Generate labels and ensure proper packaging, weighing and sealing.
• Perform packaging changes with proper PPE and safety.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Forklift operation

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 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.

3rd SHIFT: (10:45PM - 7:00AM)

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.