Blending Operator - 2nd Shift

Old World Industries • Prattville, AL

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About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient blending, handling, and transfer of chemical products. The Blending Operator operates blending equipment, handles raw materials, monitors product quality, and follows established safety and production procedures. This is a second-shift role in an industrial environment involving chemicals, noise, varying temperatures, and production equipment. The position is physically demanding and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting, including moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. The operator must wear required PPE and follow chemical-handling and safety procedures.

Old World Industries offers a competitive benefits package. The company is a privately held business based in Northbrook, Illinois, with brands serving the automotive aftermarket, commercial, and chemical industries.

Requirements

• Basic math skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work second shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, varying temperatures, and production equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow chemical-handling and safety procedures.
• Comfort working around hazardous materials and following strict safety and handling procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, chemical handling, or blending experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, and blend chemicals according to established formulas and production specifications.
• Load, unload, and transfer raw materials and finished products to and from tanks, railcars, and bulk trucks.
• Operate blending equipment, pumps, valves, hoses, and forklifts as needed.
• Monitor blending processes and perform quality checks to ensure product specifications are met.
• Safely handle, store, and transfer hazardous chemicals in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and report equipment or quality concerns.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow safety, PPE, and housekeeping requirements.
• Support production goals and other operational needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Company-paid identity theft insurance.
• Company-paid disability benefits.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed