Blending Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

AOCUSA•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Amalie Oil Company is hiring a full-time, onsite Blending Machine Operator in Tampa, Florida, for the second shift, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with mandatory weekends at management’s discretion. The position operates pumps and metering systems to produce accurate blends, and loads and offloads railcars and trucks. It also includes regularly gauging tanks and collecting samples. Employees are cross-trained in multiple departments and may be assigned additional duties.

Requirements

Able to work with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of the blending process and the lubricants industry.
Strong communication and people skills.
Dependable and hard working.
Able to stand for 8–12 hours, use stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable working at heights.
Open to a flexible schedule, including 12-hour shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Able to work in a hot, oily environment.
Wear slip-resistant safety-toe shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Previous mechanical or blending experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily tank gauges and calculate volumes using API gravities and measurements.
Operate pumps, meters, and steam valves to blend products in designated tanks.
Select blending tanks using compatibility charts, tank sizes, and tank drain capabilities.
Provide information on railcar spotting preferences based on loading and offloading capabilities.
Load and offload railcars to designated tanks.
Heat, dump, and kettle-blend drummed additives in the additive shed for requested blends.
Connect and disconnect hoses in pump rooms to blend products into the proper tanks.
Shoot air or pigs through lines to clear product and reduce product loss through clingage.
Cross-train in multiple departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Unload barges and ships as needed.