Blending Operator I- $20.25/hr. -7AM- 7PM

Atkore International; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave per law

Job summary

Atkore International operates a Weatherford, TX facility seeking a Blending Operator I to blend PVC compounds per formulas. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and involves reading production schedules, material routing, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

You will safely operate forklifts, assist with monthly raw material counts, and collaborate with maintenance, production, accounting and purchasing to keep daily operations on track.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extrusion experience or ability to quickly learn PVC extrusion operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good math skills for quick counting and calculations.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization.
• Mechanical aptitude for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret the production schedule to evaluate upcoming blending and storage needs.
• Estimate compound requirements to support extrusion and determine routing for materials.
• Adjust blender controls to ensure correct blending for inventory reporting.
• Safely operate forklifts to move materials and support efficient blending.
• Communicate with Maintenance, Production, Accounting and Purchasing daily.
• Perform maintenance and cleanup of blending and storage areas.
• Assist with monthly raw material inventory and input for purchasing.

Job description

Blending Operator I- $20.25/hr. -7 AM- 7 PM

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Blending Operator based out of our Weatherford, TX plant. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Blend Operator's primary focus will be to blend raw materials into PVC compound based on specified formulas.

What you'll do:

• Read and interpret the production schedule in order to evaluate upcoming compound blending and storage requirements.
• Accurately estimate compound needs to support extrusion while determining which silos or hoppers to route material for efficient production.
• Make adjustments to the blender controls and hoses to be certain that the proper blending for daily inventory reporting purposes.
• Safely operate forklifts to move material to and from blender area scales and the warehouse. The operator must ensure that the right quantities and correct materials are available for efficient blending.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Production, Accounting, and Purchasing on a daily basis.
• Perform maintenance and cleanup for blending work and storage areas.
• Assist with monthly inventory of raw materials. Continually monitor raw material inventory and usage and provide timely input for raw material purchasing purposes.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum education high school diploma or equivalent.
• Extrusion experience or the ability to quickly learn PVC extrusion operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A good understanding of basic math is required for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary for maintenance and troubleshooting in mechanical, control and conveyance systems.
• Must be able to work independently, safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete all Onboarding and required new hire training
• Be immersed into Atkore's Safety Culture
• Have developed a relationship with the key stakeholders
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations
• The importance of making sure the right blends are being blended

Who we are:

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $20.25/hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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