Blender on Second Shift

Description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (2nd Shift), Mon-Thurs, 2:00pm - 12:30am (4 10-hour shifts) along with the ability to work some Fridays as needed.

Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance

401(k) with a generous company match

Pet Insurance Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment

Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

The Blender will produce oil blends for various products utilizing both small and large-scale mixing and fluid-handling equipment. This position requires the utilization of all material handling equipment, including operating a Forklift safely and efficiently, as well as maintaining accurate inventory through use of the warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

This position can work any of the three shifts in the Golden Valley Blending as assigned. However, this person needs to have flexibility in their hours to work any shift, weekends, and as business dictates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Order (WO) to produce various blended products

Gather raw materials needed for blending a product per work order and blending work instructions

Prepare samples and work cross-functionally with the Quality Control Lab to gain approval before completing WO and moving the product to the next stage

Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision

Receive materials and place them into inventory from trucks and railcars using a computerized warehouse management system

Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs

Package bulk material as required by a WO for replenishment orders

Flexible in work schedule due to product schedule and direction changes

Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Blending Manager/Lead & QC Lab

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations

Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads

Perform other duties as required

Attend monthly departmental and production meetings

Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion, travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

Minimum 2 years of experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods

Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur

Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes

General Quality & Safety Awareness

Understanding of Lean Principles

Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Basic mathematical abilities

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift Operation

Technology/Equipment:

Basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Inventory Management System (JDE)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 lbs. occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk and climb staircases frequently. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Ability to work flexible hours or weekends, as business needs dictate. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed in a warehouse environment and extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer months. May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shift from one station to another, during the production process. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety eyeglasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Safety concerns to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high-activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)