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

Teknor Apex Company; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a Blender Operator for the RI Pawtucket facility. You will charge hand adds, verify lot numbers and weights, and stage materials to produce finished products according to batch cards.

The role requires ability to read English, basic math, and forklift operation; training in Line 4 Blending is provided. You will inspect and clean the blender, record batch data, and coordinate with packaging and other areas to meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Be trained in Line 4 Blending area or cross-trained to another job as needed.
• Verify TA item code numbers prior to charging the blender.
• Record all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card.
• Prepare and inspect the blender for next charge; ensure proper cleaning.
• Coordinate blender production with other areas and follow packaging instructions.
• Generate labels and affix them to the package container.

Responsibilities

• Charge hand adds to blender per batch card.
• Verify lot numbers and weights of raw materials.
• Stage materials and prepare blender for next charge.
• Inspect and clean blender; ensure readiness for next operation.
• Pack and label finished product per customer instructions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and maintain safety PPE.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School or better

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing / Production

Locations

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

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• On-site

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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