Blender/Press Assistant

J.M. Huber Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of engineered wood products is seeking an Operator to manage blending operations for production processes. The successful candidate will operate and maintain blending equipment, ensure cleanliness and safety in the workspace, and assist the Press Operator. A High School Diploma or GED and some manufacturing experience are required. Rotating shifts, including weekends, are part of the schedule. The role offers a great opportunity for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Inspect and maintain blending equipment.
• Assist press operators and perform related tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Heavy mobile equipment operation

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front end loader

Tenant sweeper

Job description

Date: Mar 7, 2026

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com.

Position Summary

Operatesblenders and associated blending equipment to provide a sufficient quantity of treated dry flakes toensurecontinuous operation of the press line. Operates paper unwinder

• Operates (in automatic or manual mode if necessary), cleans and inspects for proper operationofequipment, fromscreens to paper unwinder at forming line. Thisincludes:Blenders,Screens,Wax Kitchen,Resin Room and Equipment,Flight Conveyors,Formers,Hydraulic and Thermal oil rooms
• Inspectswax spray nozzlesinsurface and core blendersfor proper operation. Cleansor replacesstopped or partially clogged nozzles.
• Checks, cleans, bags, or removes bags from atomizers when necessary.
• Through Blender Control Data and visual inspection,monitorsequipment toassureproperoperation andto prevent injury or damage to equipment. If any equipment deficiencies are noted,notifyMaintenanceDepartment and/or Shift Supervisor to correct problems.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment in work areas
• Assists the Press Operator by performing such tasks as:
• Removing stuck boards frompress.
• Relieving Press Operator during temporary absences from Control Room and/or Press Area
• Prepares to assume press operator relief responsibility by training on press operations.
• Retrieves usage numbers on all changeovers for pressoperator.
• Unloadspowdered resin trucks.
• Hangs resin according to current spec sheet.
• Operates a variety of heavy mobile equipment such as forklift, front end loader andTenant sweeper.
• Achieves workobjectivesby reading, interpreting, and applying complex written documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

High School Diploma or GED

0 to 3 Yearsmanufacturingexperience

Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.