Blending Operator

Lanxess Corporation; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 38,914 - 55,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health programs

Retirement plans

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Job summary

Lanxess Corporation in East Hanover, New Jersey is hiring a Blending Operator responsible for blending fluid products and handling bulk chemicals. The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in a chemical plant, high school diploma, and a commitment to safety. Responsibilities include loading/unloading chemicals, following detailed instructions, and performing calculations. Competitive compensation starts at $34.24 per hour along with benefits like health programs and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a chemical plant or similar environment.
• Experience with blending chemicals preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand continuously.

Responsibilities

• Blend finished fluid products as per instructions.
• Offload and unload bulk chemicals safely.
• Maintain accurate batch records and forms.

Skills

Chemical handling

Forklift operation

Mathematics

Teamwork

Safety commitment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalence

Job description

Job Overview

This position is responsible to blend finished fluid product and perform all other tasks and activities associated with the product in our blending, grease and/or chem plant area. The blender responsibilities include loading and offloading bulk chemicals from and to tanker trucks, iso containers and railcars. The blending operator routinely transfers raw materials and products and must ensure the correct material is transferred to the correct destination as a core responsibility of the role. The blender performs calculations as required to determine tank contents and quantities transferred as well as other batch related calculations.

The blender must follow detailed batch instructions which include precisely weighing and adding raw materials as part of making blending batches.

In this role, the operator will also perform packaging as needed and the blender must be able to drive a forklift.

Additionally, there is lifting required as an essential part of this job, including but not limited to lifting and dumping of raw materials into blend kettles and transfer of materials. The blender must accurately and legibly fill out all forms and batch records.

The role also includes tasks and activities needed to maintain safe and efficient production activities: Lock out Tag out, 6S/Housekeeping, PHA support, inspections, and other duties as assigned.

Job Highlights

• Follow Standard Operation Procedure
• Offload and Unload bulk chemicals
• Transfer chemicals as required
• Perform blending of batch operations
• Fill out required paperwork
• Continually strive to learn and improve
• Perform lock out tag out on equipment per procedure/guidance
• Perform regularly inspections as required to maintain compliance
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control checks
• Transfer of materials, material sampling
• Monitor and record process data as required
• Proactively respond safely and quickly to process abnormalities
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Packaging products in various containers as needed
• Perform necessary task to maintain inventory of materials (cycle counts, SAP transaction, tank gauging, calculating tank quantities and transfers, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years prior Chemical plant or similar experience handling chemicals in industrial environment required
• Prior experience blending chemicals and bulk chemical handling strongly preferred
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalence required
• Clear and comprehensive communication in English (written/verbal) required
• Basic mathematic and numeracy skills required
• Qualified forklift operator required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Committed to safety & organizational goals
• Self-motivated with good work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy and high volume machine production area
• Ability to climb ladders and platforms (such as on storage tanks and railcars)
• Ability and willingness to work safely and wear PPE as required

Location & Employment Type

Location: East Hanover
Employee Type: Regular

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with New Jersey state requirements, the minimum pay rate for this position is $34.24 per hour. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.