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

Teknor Apex Company • Pawtucket, RI

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About The Position

The Blender Operator charges hand adds to blenders, verifies raw-material lot numbers and weights, and stages materials needed to produce finished products. The operator follows batch-card instructions, production schedules, written customer requirements, and packaging instructions. The position may require learning the Line 4 Blending area or filling in for another job as needed. This is a second-shift role, scheduled from 2:45 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Good math skills.
• Able to drive or learn to drive a forklift.
• Able to use an electric hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Verify all TA item code numbers before charging the blender.
• Record lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card.
• Clean and inspect the blender to ensure it is ready for the next charge.
• Handle compound charges, stage necessary raw materials, and prepare the blender for the next scheduled compound charge.
• Charge hand adds to the blender as specified by the blender batch card.
• Report procedural variations to supervision and document them on the batch card.
• Coordinate blender production with other operating areas.
• Review production schedules and follow customer packaging instructions.
• Ensure products are properly packed, labeled, weighed, and sealed; report schedule or instruction issues and potential problems to the Bagger Leadman.
• Generate labels and correctly align and affix them to package containers.
• Perform packaging-equipment changeovers efficiently and cleanly, using required safety equipment.
• Communicate with mill-area operators after completing a changeover.
• Prepare packaging materials for future shift requirements, including Gaylords and Supersacks.
• Scan or enter finished product into the computer system.
• Maintain good housekeeping and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Meet or exceed plant key performance indicators.
• Participate in and help sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Learn the Line 4 Blending area or fill in on another job when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed