Blending Operator I - 2nd Shift

Old World Industries • New Kensington, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Blending Supervisor directs a team of blenders in all chemical handling and blending, including raw materials, slurries, and coolants, for the purpose of supplying finished solutions to gallon-, drum-, and bulk-filling operations. This role is responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met within the blending department.

Requirements

• Merchant Mariner Document license is required for Barge unloading
• High School diploma or GED Required
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively handle group and individual work assignments
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of written instructions and ability to complete assignments efficiently
• Good judgment and decision making

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification a plus
• Ability to effectively lead employees in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and mentor blending team to ensure efficiency and quality standards are intact
• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Drive safety standards for team through 6S methodologies
• Responsible for all Blending activities, including Slurries and Coolants.
• Ensures all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed
• Documents chemical raw material usage/lot numbers on Batch sheets
• Receives Bulk Chemicals and raw materials, including tanker truck, rail car, and barge
• Assists in investigation of out-of-specification materials
• Maintains Blending area in an orderly condition
• Encourage a team-oriented and eager to learn mindset
• Takes initiative and shares process improvements
• Assists in various ad-hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Legal benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED