Blender 3 - Polymer-Night Shift

Keystone Industries•Cherry Hill, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Industries is seeking a Blender III for its Cherry Hill, New Jersey location. The role works Tuesday through Friday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The pay range is $21.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, plus a shift differential. The Blender III prepares and blends products according to formulas and procedures, operates and monitors process equipment, maintains production and inventory records, collects samples for quality control, and cleans equipment. The role requires safe handling of flammable and combustible materials and the ability to respond to process upsets, protect product quality, and troubleshoot equipment. The employee initially performs some equipment operation and cleaning with supervision, progressing to minimal or no supervision. The role may also suggest process improvements.

Requirements

Two years of forklift experience with certification.
Two years of mixing or blending manufacturing experience; batch-environment experience is preferred.
Mechanical capability or aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Blender experience of 0–2 years.
Forklift experience of 0–2 years.
Mixing or blending manufacturing experience in a batch environment.

Responsibilities

Read batch cards and record required information in writing and electronically in ERP systems.
Safely handle and transfer flammable and combustible materials.
Measure product amounts and filled-container weights to ensure they meet specifications.
Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas.
Operate process equipment such as blenders, mixers, and screeners, initially with supervision and eventually with minimal to no supervision.
Observe production and monitor equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Monitor and control rotating equipment, measure mass, and control vibratory screening and sifting equipment.
Work from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules; read gauges and charts; and record data in required logs.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
Maintain accurate records to avoid efficiency losses and product cross-contamination.
Respond quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations.
Complete batch paperwork and maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions.
Collect in-process samples for quality control testing.
Understand how process variables affect product quality and identify and correct conditions that may lower quality.
Clean processing equipment, including lines, parts, vessels, and tanks, initially with supervision and eventually with minimal to no supervision.
Troubleshoot process equipment with minimal to no supervision.
Suggest process improvements, such as equipment modifications and procedure changes.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, or Health Savings Account options.
Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution after one year.
Onsite gym at headquarters or membership reimbursement at other sites.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Financial wellness resources.
Employee discounts and perks.
Company social events and team activities.
Career development opportunities and internal growth.