Blend Technician

Lubrizol Corporation•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blend Technician supports safe, efficient, and quality-focused production of Lubrizol products. The role involves blending, packaging, shipping, and handling materials in compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards. The technician follows recipes and batch instructions, documents work using SAP and other digital systems, operates chemical processing and material-handling equipment, and coordinates with colleagues across production support functions. The position also contributes to equipment upkeep, inventory accuracy, workplace organization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The work takes place in an onsite chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, and warehouse environment in Houston, Texas. It involves extended standing and walking, handling materials weighing up to 70 pounds, using PPE, operating forklifts and other equipment, and accessing elevated work areas as needed. Overtime, evenings, weekends, or other business-required schedules may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed work instructions and operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
Ability to perform physical labor in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment.
Knowledge of chemistry, chemical processes, and chemical hazards.
Experience with pumping systems, tank operations, filtration equipment, and material transfers.
Previous experience in a team-based manufacturing or production environment.
Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.
Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
Knowledge and practical application of 5S workplace organization principles.
Chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, or bulk material handling experience.

Responsibilities

Blend, package, and ship products in accordance with quality and HSES standards.
Follow blend recipes, operating procedures, and batch instructions.
Print, complete, and maintain batch documentation using SAP transactions and other digital systems.
Safely operate chemical processing, blending, pumping, and packaging equipment.
Load and unload bulk raw materials from tanker trucks, ISO containers, and other delivery vehicles.
Package finished materials into drums, totes, pails, and other approved containers.
Pull customer orders and ensure materials are labeled and prepared for shipment.
Prepare and ship product samples for laboratory analysis and quality testing.
Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory, Planning, Scheduling, and Maintenance teams.
Maintain inventory records and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Support maintenance and upkeep of pumps, mixers, meters, compressors, piping systems, forklifts, and other facility equipment.
Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and basic calibration activities.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in production and warehouse areas using 5S principles.
Keep tanks, scales, work areas, and facility equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
Identify process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Comply with applicable health, safety, security, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Use required PPE and safe work practices while performing job duties.
Perform tasks independently while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.
Perform additional duties as assigned.