Blending Technician

Lucas Oil Corporation; Corydon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Oil Corporation in Corydon, IN is seeking a Blending Technician to operate blending equipment and produce Lucas Oil products following production schedules and quality specs. You will mix ingredients per written process, verify quantities, maintain logs, and communicate with coworkers and supervisors while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires basic math, attention to detail, adherence to SOPs and OSHA regulations, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in

Qualifications

• Must follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Understand OSHA regulations.
• Basic math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending machine and other production equipment.
• Mix ingredients per written process.
• Verify ingredients, quantities and item numbers.
• Use measuring devices for accurate mixtures.
• Maintain logs and report discrepancies.
• Verify tank gallon amounts and capacity.
• Keep area clean, safe and orderly.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

Skills

Basic math

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Purpose

The Blending Technician will execute the delivery of daily blend requirements according to production schedules through the manufacturing of Lucas Oil Products from raw materials in compliance with company quality assurance specification requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate blending machine and other production equipment
• Mix ingredients in blenders according to written process
• Ensure the correct ingredients, quantities and item numbers are used
• Use various measuring devices to ensure an accurate and precise mixture
• Maintain clean equipment, complete product logs and report discrepancies
• Verify gallon amounts and capacity of tanks before blending
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work area
• Perform other tasks as needed
• Communicate with co-workers and other supervisors

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working on feet and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instructions and operate machines
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, and exposure to dust and noise.
• Manual dexterity to handle and manipulate materials and equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
• Capacity to perform tasks that involve pushing, pulling, and maneuvering heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical stamina to handle the demands of the job.

Required qualifications and skills

• Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA regulations.
• Must possess basic math, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented

Education/Certification/etc required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of related experience is required.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.