Blending Operator I

Colonial Group; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-matching 401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Old World Industries in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a Blending Technician to handle chemical blending for gallon-, drum-, and bulk-filling operations. You will work with the blending team to complete duties, monitor quality, and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED (1–3 years of relevant experience), a valid driver’s license, forklift certification, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Document license required for barge unloading.
• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Proficient PC skills: MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience leading and managing others.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments efficiently.
• Good judgment and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Blends products and works with blending team to complete duties.
• Monitors blending quality and stores materials as needed.
• Maintains a safe workplace by following PPE, policies, and regulations.
• Ensures all paperwork/documentation is completed accurately.
• Documents material usage/lot numbers on batch sheets.
• Receives bulk chemicals and raw materials by tanker, rail, or barge.
• Assists in investigation of out-of-specification materials.
• Maintains blending area in an orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchant Mariner Document license

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Forklift operator

MS Word/MS Excel

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Now Offering a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Purpose

The Blenders performs all chemical handling and blending, including raw materials, slurries, and coolants, for the purpose of supplying finished solutions to gallon-, drum-, and bulk-filling operations.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities

• Blends products and works with blending team to complete assigned blending duties.
• Responsible for monitoring blending quality and working with blending team to efficiently finish tasks and store materials as needed.
• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Ensures all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed.
• Documents chemical raw material usage/lot numbers on Batch sheets
• Receives Bulk Chemicals and raw materials, including tanker truck, rail car, and barge
• Assists in investigation of out-of-specification materials
• Maintains Blending area in an orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Skills and Abilities

• Merchant Mariner Document license is required for Barge unloading
• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience leading and managing others
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers
• Ability to effectively handle group and individual work assignments
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of written instructions and ability to complete assignments efficiently
• Good judgment and decision making

Rate: $24/hour +

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.