Blending Operator

Westlake • Lenexa, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Blending Operator position in the Compounding Department for Day and Night Shift. The schedule for the Day Shift is 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (36-48 hours per week rotating schedule). The schedule for the Night Shift is 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM with a $2.00 Shift Differential for every night shift hour worked (36-48 hours per week rotating schedule). This position is primarily responsible for setting up, operating, or tending machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, or color pigments. This position will also be producing and supplying quality compound materials for the Injection Molding department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Observes production or monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, while adhering to the principles of First In First Out (FIFO) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Fills in for the Compound Machine Operator during their absence, including performing machine start-up /shutdown, quality checks, and become familiar with material changeovers
• Weighs, measures, and loads ingredients and checks mixture for specified consistency
• Adds or mixes chemicals or ingredients for processing
• Assists the Compound Machine Operator in the start-up and shutdown of operations as needed
• Collects samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment
• 5 Bonuses per year based on plant performance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 2% contribution
• Safety Shoes allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

What This Job Offers

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