Blending A Operator

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Blending Supervisor, the Blending Operator (A) main task is to:

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have thorough understanding of all blending procedures and be able to fulfill all duties listed in Blending B and C Operator Job Description.
• Train new plant operators on their job responsibilities, functions, procedures, and safety.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all scale house procedures and be able to fill in when needed.
• Must be able to accurately write, deliver and close out permits.
• This position will also coordinate the shipping and receiving of finished products and raw materials including maintaining quality control and documentation of products received, understanding D.O.T. regulations for shipping products, and creating proper paperwork and load materials on the truck according to D.O.T. regulations
• Acts as a primary link for communication between the plant operators and management and monitors inventory control measures, when necessary.
• Must have complete understanding of the lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Insure that all flush material is handled, stored and labeled properly
• Must have complete understanding of the Boiler and be able to manage steam pressure as needed
• Must have complete understanding of the inventory system and be able to order raw materials as needed
• Coordinate any tank truck movement with Plant Scheduler and prepare for their arrival/departure
• Work with all ISR?s to schedule blends to complete customer orders and schedule shipments on Bulk Schedule
• Review blend sheets from lab for accuracy before initiation/completion
• Must have complete knowledge of all ISO Blending Procedures and TCT?s safety rules
• Must be able to switch and release railcars through the BNSF system
• Be able to fill in for Blending Supervisor during absence
• Perform plant cleanup standards tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years blending experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Have general knowledge of plant safety rules
• Must have basic computer skills (work/excel)
• Must be respirator trained and certified
• Must be forklift certified
• Be ready and willing to receive standard training
• Must be able to read and interpret an MSDS, also know the location of the MSDS book
• Be able to follow the Hurricane and flood procedures if needed.
• Must be able to read and process an order in an adequate time period
• Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives
• Must understand Nitrogen blanketing, purging and drying process.
• Must understand sampling procedure (railcar, truck and tank)
• Learn basic product identification
• Proper hose section, cleaning and storage
• Must understand the dry air system
• Must be able to apply steam to railcars, trucks, tanks and pumps in a safe manner.
• Must be able to accurately gauge any tank, railcar or truck, and be able to interpret the automated gauging system
• Must be able to load and/or unload any railcar or truck and covert lbs/gallons to determine load capacity
• Must have complete understanding of the filtering system
• Must be able to fill any tote, pail or drum ordered from the Production run
• Tank, tank truck and tank car transloading
• Must be able to follow all procedures when handling ?food Grade? products

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit.
• The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200-400 pounds.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.