Blending B Operator

Position Summary

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

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have thorough understanding of all blending procedures
• 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 be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Must be knowledgeable about the rail yard and switching process.
• 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
• 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 2 years blending experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Have general knowledge of plant safety rules
• 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.

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.