Blender Operator

ECOS • Addison, IL

65d • Onsite

About The Position

At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA. We have an immediate opening for a Blender Operator to ensure the safe, quality, and consistent mixing of all production batches based upon orders received and stock levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Forklift Certified
• Familiarity with chemical blending, along with ability to follow product formula instructions and understand Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to safely lift bottles, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary items
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Detail oriented with the ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Ability to manage time effectively and multitask

Responsibilities

• Following batch making schedule and making all batches necessary to fulfill orders
• Accurately weigh and measure materials to follow production formulas, batch records, and safety procedures
• Taking all batch samples with corresponding batch sheet to Chemist for quality control
• Reporting all problems and concerns with new and existing formulas to Chemist
• Operate blending equipment Ribbon Powder Mixing Machine and mix powdered ingredients per batch instructions.
• Performing quality control in the lab as required to back-up Chemist and/or Lab Technician
• Keeping all raw materials properly labeled and stored and in their proper location
• Ensuring that all batch tanks, drums, pails, and lab samples are properly identified and labeled
• Working with FIFO inventory
• Work closely with quality control, maintenance, and other production staff to meet production targets.
• Providing Purchasing with a weekly requisition for raw materials to be ordered
• Reporting equipment breakdowns immediately to Chemist
• Comply with OSHA, ISO, and company safety regulations at all times.
• Requesting all items needed to successfully perform job to Chemist
• Clean, maintain, and inspect blending equipment and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions, in compliance with all safety regulations
• Handling other special projects and requests, as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation
• IL paid leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year including your birthday
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
• Wellness programs and incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees