Industrial Dry Blender / Unloader Operator

Minerals Technologies • Neenah, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unloader / Blender Operator safely receives raw materials, operates blending processes, supports production activities, and helps maintain operational excellence at American Colloid Company’s Neenah, Wisconsin facility. The role includes operating mobile equipment to unload railcars, transferring materials to storage tanks, monitoring inventories and production metrics, and maintaining rail areas and equipment inspections. The operator also performs blending activities to customer and manufacturing specifications, adds materials according to established procedures, and manages product through finished-product storage.

The position supports plant safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. It includes coordination with dispatch personnel and transportation carriers, housekeeping, assistance with maintenance and plant projects, and other duties assigned by plant leadership. The employee trains on first shift and then moves to third shift. The role is hourly, typically Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week; overtime may be offered voluntarily and then become mandatory, and weekend work is rare.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of manufacturing machine operation experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to safety for oneself and others.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and be willing to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to cooperate and get along with others.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of process operations, quality systems, and safety.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting and outdoors in all weather elements.
• Ability to work the stated schedule, including mandatory overtime when applicable and rare weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Mechanical or maintenance background.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload 100-ton railcars of raw materials on designated rail tracks.
• Operate a Trackmobile, forklift, front-end loader, and skid steer.
• Transfer raw materials into appropriate storage tanks.
• Monitor and document raw-material inventories and production metrics during each shift.
• Assist with railcar switching and maintain clean, organized rail areas using 5S practices.
• Follow Leader Standard Work requirements and complete daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Maintain and update railcar tracking and operational metrics.
• Monitor coal milling operations and make process adjustments as required.
• Lead blending activities according to customer specifications and produce accurate product formulations.
• Manage blending from work-in-process through finished-product storage tanks.
• Add required additives according to established mixing procedures.
• Produce Additrol™ bonded products for the metal casting industry in accordance with quality and manufacturing standards.
• Execute blending jobs according to customer and manufacturing specifications and follow Leader Standard Work procedures.
• Coordinate with dispatch personnel and transportation carriers regarding inbound and outbound shipments.
• Assist with maintenance activities and assigned maintenance projects.
• Perform housekeeping, cleanup, and plant-wide cleanup duties.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Complete other duties assigned by plant leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision plans, eligible from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) company match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Company-paid uniforms at the Neenah plant.
• Company-paid steel-toe boot program.
• Third-shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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