Blending Technician

Hot Shot Secret; Gilead Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Shot Secret is seeking an Entry-Level Production Worker in Mount Gilead, OH. This role involves operating tanks, mixing materials, and ensuring quality control in the production process.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, proficient communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Forklift experience is required, and a valid driver’s license is a must.

The company offers training and seeks to reduce costs by optimizing procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand oil analysis.
• Production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tanks that mix various materials.
• Maintain quality standards by verifying weight and contents.
• Produce product by mixing raw materials and monitoring process.
• Prepare mixer by setting equipment controls and loading materials.
• Perform quality control batch tests as outlined in QA specifications.

Skills

Working knowledge of oil blends and viscosity

Proficient computer and technical skills

Proficient math skills with understanding of percentages and ratios

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry, Job Location: Mount Gilead, OH 43338

Purpose

This position is responsible for executing the delivery of daily blend requirements according to production schedules through manufacturing raw materials into a finished product.

Responsibilities

• Operate tanks that mix various materials.
• Utilize pumps, filters, and scales throughout the blending process.
• Maintains quality standards by verifying weight and contents of raw materials before adding them to mixing tanks; conducting in-process batch inspections; documenting all process events; approving product for next step in manufacturing process.
• Prepares mixer by setting equipment controls, weighing, and loading raw materials into the mixer.
• Produces product by mixing raw materials, monitoring, and adjusting the mixing process.
• Accurately complete labels and blend information sheets.
• Perform all required quality control batch test as outlined in QA specifications. Take samples to QC for approval.
• Controls raw materials by receiving and verifying order; recording raw materials usage; notify manager when raw material inventory is depleted.
• Prepares for next batch by cleaning mixing equipment.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Required to use proper PPE when needed.
• Ensure safe transport and storage of materials.
• Help to reduce company costs by eliminating reprocessing procedures.
• Regulate and shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of oil blends and viscosity.
• Ability to read and understand oil analysis.
• Proficient computer and technical skills.
• Capable of muti-tasking and interacting with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently but also within a teamwork environment.
• Proficient math skills with the understanding of percentages and ratios.
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Other Information

• Possess an active driver’s license.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 75 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Production experience a plus.
• Forklift experience required. New certification will be provided by LSI.