Blending Operator

Third Coast; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Coast is hiring a Plant Operator in Pearland, TX to support blending and loading operations. You will follow procedures for nitrogen blanketing, purging, drying, sampling, and securing railcars, trucks, and tanks while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role requires at least 6 months blending experience, forklift certification, and the ability to read SDS and orders. You’ll work with supervisors to ensure clean, safe, and compliant operation daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months blending experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of plant safety rules.
• Ability to read SDS.
• Ability to read and process an order.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Willingness to receive standard training.
• Understanding PPE requirements.
• Experience handling bulk tanker trucks/railcars/ISO containers/blending environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow nitrogen blanketing, purging and drying processes.
• Sample intake from railcars, trucks, and tanks.
• Document all final blends with date, time, blender name, components, location, weight and operator.
• Communicate with supervisor daily regarding equipment or operations.
• Ensure tracks are clear and assist on switches.
• Pull incoming/outgoing samples for lab analysis.
• Load bulk trucks using proper connections and AX system.
• Complete transloading per work orders with proper hose connections.
• Follow safety rules and company PPE policies.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Perform machinery checks and escalate issues as needed.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Third Coast Way behaviors.

Skills

Plant safety rules

Forklift certified

Standard training

Read SDS

Read and process orders

Quality policy/objectives

Blending experience (6 months)

Math/language/reading

Teamwork/attitude

Follow instructions

PPE requirements

Rail cars handling/troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Read tape measures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AX system (Dynamics)

Job description

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must understand Nitrogen blanketing, purging and drying process.


• Must understand sampling procedure (railcar, truck and tank)


• Learn basic product identification


• Proper hose section, cleaning and storage


• Must understand the dry air system


• Must be able to apply steam to railcars, trucks, tanks and pumps in a safe manner.


• Perform plant cleanup standards tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday.


• Follow all blend formulations and ensure all components are accurately formulated in the blender.


• Document all final blends including date, time, blender name, components, location, weight, and operator completing the blend form.


• Daily communication with supervisor for any concerns regarding equipment or operations.


• Ensure tracks are clear, assist on all switches.


• Pull all incoming/outgoing samples for lab analysis.


• Ensure proper seals are in place for all loaded railcars.


• Follow proper procedures for loading bulk trucks, including the inspection of proper connections, operations, and AX system (Dynamics) completion.


• Complete transloading operations per work order, including proper hose connections between railcars.


• Work in a safe manner and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE.


• Ensure that you have a productive, safe, clean, and efficient work environment.


• Conduct visual checks of machinery and escalated any issues to appropriate management or maintenance.


• Adhere to all internal Standard Operating Procedures


• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/ Lead.


• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months blending experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Have general knowledge of plant safety rules


• Must be forklift certified


• Be ready and willing to receive standard training


• Must be able to read and interpret an SDS.


• Must be able to read and process an order in an adequate time.


• Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives.


• Minimum 6 months of experience in handling bulk tanker trucks, railcars, ISO containers and/or blending environment.


• Good math, language, and reading skills.


• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.


• Able to follow instructions.


• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements.


• Functional knowledge of handling rail cars and troubleshooting skills.


• Basic computer skills may be required.


• Be ready and willing to receive standard training


• Ability to read tape measures for tank gauging purposes.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.


• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.


• The team member is occasionally required to sit.


• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200400 pounds.