Blending Technician at Chester's International, LLC – Wetumpka, Alabama

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Production Team Manager, the Dry Blend Technician will process ingredients in blending equipment to make batch formulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and start automatic blending equipment.
• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials.
• Make product change-over, package size changes.
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader.
• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily.
• Document and record downtime and machine adjustments.
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality products.
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities by actively participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Replenish production line(s) by operating a forklift in a safe manner.
• Mathematically calculate batch and material usage.
• Be responsible for following the Company attendance policy.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a basic understanding of computer systems in the form of data entry.
• Must be organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations.
• Proficient in reading and writing.
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must be able to work unscheduled overtime, including weekends.
• PAPR/ Respirator use required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee is required to stand while operating blending equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee is frequently exposed to dusty conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, using platform stairs and must focus on safety.