Blender on Second Shift

Ascentek•Shreveport, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Hourly, Full time (2nd Shift), Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm - 01:30am (4 10-hour shifts) along with the ability to work some Fridays as needed. The Blender will p roduce oil blends for various products utilizing both small and large-scale mixing and fluid-handling equipment. This position requires the utilization of all material handling equipment, including operating a Forklift safely and efficiently, as well as maintaining accurate inventory through use of the warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled. This position can work any of the three shifts in the Golden Valley Blending as assigned. However, this person needs to have flexibility in their hours to work any shift, weekends, and as business dictates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods
Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
General Quality & Safety Awareness
Understanding of Lean Principles
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Basic mathematical abilities
Mechanical aptitude
Forklift Operation
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Inventory Management System (JDE)
Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 lbs. occasionally.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk and climb staircases frequently.
Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
Ability to work flexible hours or weekends, as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Order (WO) to produce various blended products
Gather raw materials needed for blending a product per work order and blending work instructions
Prepare samples and work cross-functionally with the Quality Control Lab to gain approval before completing WO and moving the product to the next stage
Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
Receive materials and place them into inventory from trucks and railcars using a computerized warehouse management system
Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs
Package bulk material as required by a WO for replenishment orders
Flexible in work schedule due to product schedule and direction changes
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Blending Manager/Lead & QC Lab
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
Perform other duties as required
Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion, travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Benefits

Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA/HSA options
Paid parental leave
Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Pet Insurance Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
21 Paid Days Off
7 Paid Holidays
Shift differentials of $1 per hour for 2nd shift, $2 per hour for 3rd shift
Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
Career advancement opportunities