Blending Operator
Lanxess, East Hanover, NJ, United States
Blending Operator
This position is responsible to blend finished fluid product and perform all other task and activities associated with the product in our blending, grease and/or chem plant area. The blender responsibilities include loading and offloading bulk chemicals such as from and or to tanker trucks, iso containers and railcars. The blending operator routinely transfers raw materials and products and must ensure the correct material is transferred to the correct destination as a core responsibility of the role. The blender performs calculations as required to determine tank contents and quantities transferred as well as other batch related calculations. The blender must followed detailed batch instructions which includes precisely weighing and adding raw materials as part of making blending batches. In this role, the operator will also perform packaging as needed and the blender must be able to drive a forklift. Additionally, there is lifting required and is a essential part of this job and which includes but not limited to lifting and dumping of raw materials into blend kettles and transfer of materials. The blender must accurately and legibly fill out all forms and batch records. The role also include tasks and activities needed to maintain safe and efficient production activities: Lock out Tag out, 6S/Housekeeping, PHA support, inspections, and other duties as assigned.
Job Highlights:
Follow Standard Operation Procedure
Offload and Unload bulk chemicals
Transfer chemicals as required
Perform blending of batch operations
Fill out required paperwork
Continually strive to learn and improve
Perform lock out tag out on equipment per procedure/guidance
Perform regularly inspections as required to maintain compliance
Perform preventive maintenance and quality control checks
Transfer of materials, material sampling
Monitor and record process data as required
Proactively respond safely and quickly to process abnormalities
Maintain good housekeeping
Packaging products in various containers as needed
Perform necessary task to maintain inventory of materials (cycle counts, SAP transaction, tank gauging, calculating tank quantities and transfers, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
4+ years prior Chemical plant or similar experience handling chemicals in industrial environment required
Prior experience blending chemicals and bulk chemical handling strongly preferred
Must be minimum of 18 years of age
High School Diploma or Equivalence required
Clear and comprehensive communication in English (written/verbal) required
Basic mathematic and numeracy skills required
Qualified forklift operator required
Ability to work in a Team environment
Committed to safety & organizational goals
Self-motivated with good work ethic
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy and high volume machine production area
Ability to climb ladders and platforms (such as on storage tanks and railcars)
Ability and willingness to work safely and wear PPE as required
Location: East Hanover
This position is responsible to blend finished fluid product and perform all other task and activities associated with the product in our blending, grease and/or chem plant area. The blender responsibilities include loading and offloading bulk chemicals such as from and or to tanker trucks, iso containers and railcars. The blending operator routinely transfers raw materials and products and must ensure the correct material is transferred to the correct destination as a core responsibility of the role. The blender performs calculations as required to determine tank contents and quantities transferred as well as other batch related calculations. The blender must followed detailed batch instructions which includes precisely weighing and adding raw materials as part of making blending batches. In this role, the operator will also perform packaging as needed and the blender must be able to drive a forklift. Additionally, there is lifting required and is a essential part of this job and which includes but not limited to lifting and dumping of raw materials into blend kettles and transfer of materials. The blender must accurately and legibly fill out all forms and batch records. The role also include tasks and activities needed to maintain safe and efficient production activities: Lock out Tag out, 6S/Housekeeping, PHA support, inspections, and other duties as assigned.
Job Highlights:
Follow Standard Operation Procedure
Offload and Unload bulk chemicals
Transfer chemicals as required
Perform blending of batch operations
Fill out required paperwork
Continually strive to learn and improve
Perform lock out tag out on equipment per procedure/guidance
Perform regularly inspections as required to maintain compliance
Perform preventive maintenance and quality control checks
Transfer of materials, material sampling
Monitor and record process data as required
Proactively respond safely and quickly to process abnormalities
Maintain good housekeeping
Packaging products in various containers as needed
Perform necessary task to maintain inventory of materials (cycle counts, SAP transaction, tank gauging, calculating tank quantities and transfers, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
4+ years prior Chemical plant or similar experience handling chemicals in industrial environment required
Prior experience blending chemicals and bulk chemical handling strongly preferred
Must be minimum of 18 years of age
High School Diploma or Equivalence required
Clear and comprehensive communication in English (written/verbal) required
Basic mathematic and numeracy skills required
Qualified forklift operator required
Ability to work in a Team environment
Committed to safety & organizational goals
Self-motivated with good work ethic
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy and high volume machine production area
Ability to climb ladders and platforms (such as on storage tanks and railcars)
Ability and willingness to work safely and wear PPE as required
Location: East Hanover