Blending C Operator

Position Summary

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

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Perform plant cleanup standards tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday.
• Follow all blend formulations and ensure all components are accurately formulated in the blender.
• Document all final blends including date, time, blender name, components, location, weight, and operator completing the blend form.
• Daily communication with supervisor for any concerns regarding equipment or operations.
• Ensure tracks are clear, assist on all switches.
• Pull all incoming/outgoing samples for lab analysis.
• Ensure proper seals are in place for all loaded railcars.
• Follow proper procedures for loading bulk trucks, including the inspection of proper connections, operations, and AX system (Dynamics) completion.
• Complete transloading operations per work order, including proper hose connections between railcars.
• Work in a safe manner and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE.
• Ensure that you have a productive, safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Conduct visual checks of machinery and escalate any issues to appropriate management or maintenance.
• Adhere to all internal Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/ Lead.
• 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 6 months blending experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Have general knowledge of plant safety rules
• Must be forklift certified
• Be ready and willing to receive standard training
• Must be able to read and interpret an SDS.
• Must be able to read and process an order in an adequate time.
• Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in handling bulk tanker trucks, railcars, ISO containers and/or blending environment.
• Good math, language, and reading skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements.
• Functional knowledge of handling rail cars and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills may be required.
• Be ready and willing to receive standard training.
• Ability to read tape measures for tank gauging purposes.

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.