Blender Operator
Highline Warren
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Council Bluffs • Iowa • United States
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About the role
- Operate blending equipment to mix raw materials and create various products according to standard recipes and specifications.
- Assist in the setup of blending machines and ensure they are calibrated correctly.
- Measure and weigh raw materials following provided recipes.
- Load ingredients into the blending equipment and initiate blending processes.
- Assist department associates with loading and unloading bulk liquids from tank trucks and rail cars by starting pumps and opening valves on pipelines and tanks to regulate and direct flow of oil from and into tanks and cars according to delivery schedules.
- Read automatic gauges at specified time intervals to determine flow rate of oil into or out of tanks and amount of oil in tanks.
- Operate pumps.
- Inspect pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions such as loose connections or leaks and report defective valves to maintenance department.
- Efficiently use the company’s enterprise resource planning system to maintain accurate inventories and department paperwork and records.
- Draw samples of mixture for laboratory analysis.
- Perform simple laboratory tests such as viscosity and density.
- Monitor blending operations and adjust settings as directed.
- Perform basic quality checks on blended products to ensure consistency.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of blending equipment and work area.
- Document blending activities and record production data accurately.
- Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or relevant training preferred.
- Previous experience as a Blender Operator or in a related manufacturing role is a plus.
- Knowledge of blending equipment operation and maintenance.
- Understanding of measurement units and ability to perform accurate calculations.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment operation.
- Physical stamina and ability to lift/move heavy bags of raw materials.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Must be able to obtain forklift and pallet jack license.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
Benefits
- Safety protocols
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
blending equipment operationmeasurement unitslaboratory testsquality checksdata entrycalibrationinventory managementpumping operationsflow rate measurementraw material handling
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillsteamworkflexibilityproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skillstime managementphysical staminaability to follow procedures
Certifications
high school diplomatechnical certificationsforklift licensepallet jack license