The Blender Operator operates mixers, pre-mixers, tanks and other blending equipment and monitors the process to blend raw materials into liquid soap.
Operates mixers, pre-mixers and blending equipment to produce liquid soap.
Follows all safety policies and procedures. Safe handling of all chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards. Immediately reports any chemical or other spills and follows related procedures quarantine and clean up procedures.
Understands and follows Sanitation Program at all times, including preparation of sanitation solutions, proper sanitation procedures for mixers, pre-mixers, tanks, and totes.
Understands the fluid flow from raw material storage tanks to mixers and pre-mixers.
Transfers finished product from mixers and pre-mixers to storage tanks and between storage tanks following all related policies and procedures.
Operate forklift to safely and efficiently move materials for batching.
Knows and follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) in the manufacture of safe, hygienic product.
Follows instructions / recipes / PI sheets to accurately make a batch using proper sequence of chemical addition.
Troubleshoots issues to ensure quality batches and proper functioning of equipment. Follows escalation process to report broken or leaking equipment.
Reworks batches, as needed, to avoid product waste.
Accurately records data on batch sheets, batch logs, waste water logs, and in the logbook.
Maintain stock levels of non-bulk items in proper storage area.
Maintain salt levels in the brine tanks.
Conducts various tests following procedures including PH testing and hardness testing of the soft water system.
Complete required cleaning duties for the process area and all liquids process equipment.
Attends hazardous chemical seminars as required.
Effectively operates the waste water system.
maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and problem free process operation.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
2 – 3 years of experience as a machine operator in a production environment
Blending, batch mixing, experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization. well as be able to receive communication from others
Must be well organized
Ability to learn quickly
Must be able to read and follow verbal and written instructions
Must have good communication skills including reading, writing and communicating to others
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.