Chemical Blending Technician

Accelera Staffing; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a Chemical Blending Technician to support our production cycle by accurately preparing raw materials and operating blending equipment. You will manage batch processes, maintain equipment cleanliness, and coordinate with the packaging team to hit daily production targets.

Responsibilities include staging, weighing, and charging materials, ensuring inventory traceability, and performing equipment changeovers with proper PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow complex written instructions and procedures.
• Strong mathematical aptitude for weighing materials and verifying batch requirements.
• Ability to operate forklift and electric hand truck or learn quickly.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Preferred: experience in chemical/industrial blending environments.
• Preferred: familiarity with inventory management or production tracking software.
• Preferred: experience with equipment changeovers and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage, weigh, and charge raw materials into blending equipment according to batch card instructions.
• Verify item codes and record lot numbers to maintain inventory traceability and quality control.
• Clean and inspect blending machinery to prevent cross-contamination between runs.
• Perform equipment changeovers safely and use required PPE.
• Generate and apply accurate product labels and ensure containers are weighed, sealed, and documented.
• Record finished product data into the computer system for real-time inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with downstream packaging teams to ensure smooth transitions from blending to packaging.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and plant performance goals.

Skills

Reading & following procedures

Math for weighing

Forklift operation

Clean, safe workplace

Chemical blending experience

Inventory software familiarity

Equipment changeovers & maintenance

Job description

As a Chemical Blending Technician, you will play a vital role in our production cycle by accurately preparing raw materials and operating blending equipment to meet precise customer specifications. You will ensure high-quality output by managing batch processes, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and coordinating with the packaging team to hit daily production targets.

About the Role

As a Chemical Blending Technician, you will play a vital role in our production cycle by accurately preparing raw materials and operating blending equipment to meet precise customer specifications. You will ensure high-quality output by managing batch processes, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and coordinating with the packaging team to hit daily production targets.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage, weigh, and charge raw materials into blending equipment according to batch card instructions.
• Verify all item codes and record lot numbers to maintain strict inventory traceability and quality control.
• Perform thorough cleaning and inspections of blending machinery to prevent cross-contamination between production runs.
• Execute equipment changeovers efficiently while adhering to all safety protocols and utilizing required PPE.
• Generate and apply accurate product labels, ensuring all containers are properly weighed, sealed, and documented.
• Input finished product data into the computer system to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with downstream operators to ensure a seamless transition from blending to packaging.
• Support continuous improvement by actively participating in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and meeting plant performance goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven ability to read, comprehend, and follow complex written instructions and procedures.
• Strong mathematical aptitude for weighing materials and verifying batch requirements.
• Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a forklift and electric hand truck.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a chemical or industrial blending environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management or production tracking software.
• Demonstrated experience with equipment changeovers and mechanical troubleshooting.