Blender Operator - 2nd Shift (2:45PM - 11:00PM)

Teknor Apex Company•Pawtucket, RI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Blender Operator is responsible for charging hand adds to blenders, verifying lot numbers and weights of raw materials, and staging raw materials needed for finished product production. This role follows batch card instructions, reviews the production schedule, and adheres to written instructions to meet customer requirements. The operator will learn the Line 4 Blending area and may be asked to assist in other jobs as needed.

Requirements

Able to learn Line 4 Blending area or fill in on another job when needed.
Able to read and comprehend English.
Possess good math skills.
Able to drive (or learn to drive) a forklift.
Able to use an electric hand truck.
Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Responsibilities

Charging hand adds to the blenders.
Verifying the lot numbers and weights of raw materials.
Staging the raw material(s) necessary to produce finished products.
Following batch card instructions.
Reviewing the production schedule.
Following written instructions to customers’ requirements.
Verifying all TA item code numbers prior to charging the blender.
Recording all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card.
Cleaning and inspecting the blender to ensure it is ready for the next charge.
Preparing the blender to accept the next compound charge scheduled.
Reporting any variation from procedure to supervision and documenting it on the batch card.
Coordinating blender production with other areas of operation.
Following customer packaging instructions, ensuring all product is properly packed, labeled, weighed, and sealed.
Reporting any schedule, instruction, or potential problem to the Bagger Leadman.
Generating labels and properly aligning and affixing them to the package container.
Performing changeovers of the packaging equipment in a timely, efficient, clean manner with required safety equipment.
Communicating with mill area operators after changeover is completed.
Preparing packaging materials to cover future shift schedule requirements.
Scanning/entering finished product into the computer system.
Practicing good housekeeping and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Meeting or exceeding all plant key performance indicators.
Participating in and helping sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.