Tank Farm Operator and Batcher

Meridian Adhesives Group•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Under the direction of management, the Tank Farm Operator and Batcher performs duties related to loading, unloading, cleaning, and organizing the raw material bulk storage farm. When bulk farm duties are light, the role also compounds materials in a batch-processing environment by following specific instructions and procedures within specification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of bulk storage farm experience.
2–4 years managing inbound and outbound bulk tanker loads.
1–3 years of batch-making experience.
Accept direction and supervision while showing initiative to make independent decisions.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Work meticulously, neatly, precisely, and with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform calculations using units of weight, volume, and distance.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to perform duties in multiple weather conditions.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with kettle-vessel and cook batching.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound raw material bulk tankers into storage tanks.
Load outbound customer products into bulk tankers from storage tanks.
Unload storage tanks into totes to create room for inbound raw materials.
Label, organize, and FIFO raw materials pulled from bulk storage tanks to the floor.
Clean empty storage tanks before new raw materials are loaded.
Ensure storage tanks are properly labeled and operators follow procedures when pulling material from the farm.
Manage, clean, and organize storage farm areas.
Manage inventory of consumables used for unloading storage tanks.
Keep mixer areas clean and organized.
Prepare mixer switches and valves.
Load mixers with materials according to batch specifications and key batch instructions.
Dump completed batches for packaging using appropriate consumable containers and labels.
Assist with special projects related to manufacturing mixes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account plans.
Retirement plan with company contributions.
Paid Time Off plan that increases based on seniority.
11 company-paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Employee referral bonus program.
Annual paid volunteer day.
Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive plan offering eligible employees the opportunity to earn up to $1,520 per year, with payments distributed quarterly.