Blending Operator

Brenntag Group; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Group in Henderson, KY is seeking a Blending Operator to safely and efficiently handle liquid and dry chemical products, mix according to recipes, load/unload materials, and maintain accurate inventory.

This hands-on role requires forklift operation with certification, adherence to safety procedures, quality checks, and precise documentation of activities; candidates should be able to read English instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or US military experience.
• 2+ years experience in chemical operations preferred.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Operators certification and operate forklift safely.
• Ability to read, comprehend and execute simple instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Mix and blend chemicals according to recipes.
• Load/unload trucks, tankers, and railcars.
• Operate forklifts and other process equipment safely and efficiently.
• Repackage and label products for storage or shipment.
• Take samples for quality control and document activities.
• Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs and inventory records.
• Ensure safe operations and respond to spills per safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-oriented

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Blending Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently handling liquid and dry chemical products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout all warehouse and transfer operations. This hands‑on role involves mixing and blending chemicals, loading and unloading trucks, tankers, and railcars; operating forklifts and other industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; and maintaining precise inventory records. No two days are the same; you will work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail truly matters. If you take pride in doing things right, enjoy physical, active work, and want to grow your skills in a stable, safety‑first company, we want to hear from you.

Job Requirements

• Check and clean equipment before use;
• May make connections between tanks, tankers, and the mixing and blending equipment.
• Produce blends according to the recipes.
• Fill packages with produced blends.
• Take samples for quality control.
• Document activities (production order) and label packages.

General

• Mixing/Blending/Manufacturing
• Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure final product is on specification through process data and testing techniques.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the duration of the process via process monitoring and utilization of equipment (scrubbers, ventilation, bonding/grounding, etc.).
• Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars. This work is physical and requires attention to detail as follows:
• Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses
• Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load
• Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations
• Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages
• Product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel
• Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs. Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program
• Picking and staging product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions
• Operation of powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport products in the warehouse, and maintain daily forklift checklist
• Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
• Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
• Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
• Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:
• Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product and route to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements
• Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.
• Operate electronic scale and process devices
• Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
• Responsibility for inventory
• Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage
• Rearange stored materials
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• General Maintenance
• Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers
• When spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanup
• Protect property from theft or damage
• Other duties as assigned, including general warehouse duties as required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience.
• Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical operations (2+ years) may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
• Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification and demonstrate ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc. to carry out normal business operations.
• Meet or exceed production requirements based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance
• Wear safety equipment as prescribed by company
• Comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks

Other Job Requirements:

• Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and training
• Must be avai