Blending Operator

Third Coast; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Coast in Pearland,TX is seeking a Plant Operator to support blending and railcar/tank loading operations. You will perform nitrogen blanketing, sampling, material handling, and ensure accurate documentation of blends, weights, locations, and operators. The role requires safety training, basic math, and the ability to read SDS and orders.

Training provided; forklift certification preferred. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months blending experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months blending experience
• Forklift certification required
• Able to read and interpret SDS
• Able to read and process an order quickly
• Knowledge of quality policy and objectives
• Experience handling bulk tanker trucks, railcars, ISO containers and/or blending environment
• Good math, reading, and language skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work with others
• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of PPE requirements
• Basic computer skills may be required
• Read tape measures for tank gauging purposes

Responsibilities

• Understand nitrogen blanketing, purging, and drying processes.
• Learn sampling procedures for railcars, trucks, and tanks.
• Perform proper hose handling, cleaning, and storage.
• Apply steam to railcars, trucks, tanks, and pumps safely.
• Document final blends with date, time, blender name, components, location, weight, and operator.
• Maintain daily communication with supervisor regarding equipment or operations.
• Ensure tracks are clear and assist on switches.
• Pull samples for lab analysis and ensure proper seals for loaded railcars.
• Follow loading procedures for bulk trucks and complete AX Dynamics entries.
• Complete transloading operations per work order and verify hose connections.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements and maintain a productive, safe work environment.
• Report machinery issues to management or maintenance.
• Exhibit the Third Coast Way behaviors.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Lead.

Skills

Forklift certified

Math/reading

Team player

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dynamics AX

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 elevate 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.