Blender at IKI

Hours: 

2nd shift Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1am, 3-day weekend!

The preferred 30-day training period will be 9am-6pm M-TH and 9am-3pm F.

Overtime available: 

Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for worked hours over 40 in a weekly pay period.

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for working with the team to ensure timely mixing of raw materials and blending of chemicals (powder and liquid) to supply to the next step in production. They will work closely with quality control teams and internal supply chain to complete work orders that are set to strict specifications, that will then be used in production of aerosol can materials of many familiar household brands. 

The person filling this role needs to possess diligent planning skills & the ability to communicate effectively through both written, CB radio and in-person means. They will be continuously informing both their internal specialized team, and also interdepartmentally on workflow to support production. This Warehouse/Production position is well supported by layers of quality and supply personnel to ensure the level of accuracy and consistency is maintained.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations. This position works with chemicals that require provided uniform, gloves and safety glasses. Respirators are provided and yearly fit tests for half-mask are required. Safety shoes meeting at least composite toe and anti-slip are mandatory and will be re-imbursed up to $100 upon receipt.

Operate blending equipment and make adjustments to ensure quality of the blending process. This includes mixers and tanks to end user specification. This position works with line operation to ensure flow and quantity of materials is communicated.

Follow work order instructions to weigh and combine raw ingredients in accurate amounts. Following the quality control departments specifications laid out by the end user customer, the blender is provided a ‘recipe’ to follow and document. This requires basic math skills and the ability to estimate quantities.

Work hand-in-hand with the quality department to ensure the blend and cleaning samples used are tested and recorded within the specified timeframe to ensure smooth transition of the workflow.

Thorough, diligent and consistent written documentation is a key factor in success of this position. Working with individual batch information for each ingredient used, time, humidity and temperature measurement, and maintaining timely workflows. Penmanship consistency is a necessary to be accurately read by all parties

Time management and multi-tasking are needed to balance a diverse workflow. Throughout the day, the production line and management would request checks on materials. The candidate would need to be able to keep track of what exactly is going on with their workflow to communicate the answer to the team’s requests.

Communicate regularly and effectively with production, maintenance, quality control and scheduling personnel. Though this position works independently on individual orders and in different areas, as a team they rely on others in the department to assist with, and support others during down-time or gathering of materials.

Supporting the logistics department by weighing and properly labeling and storing chemical inventory. Organization and use of forklift to procure materials that need to remain uniformly identifiable. This includes following proper procedures for unloading bulk deliveries of chemicals via tanker trucks.

Minimal potential of customer interaction, as our customers may come for a site visit. Requirement to keep appearance, attitude and hygiene well-kept and professional on a daily basis.

Other duties as assigned

 Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to read and understand technical information in English and imperial measurements

Ability to understand and compute mathematical conversions

Good organization and documentation skills

Accurate and legible hand writing

Ability to operate forklift, electric and manual pallet jack

Teamwork and positive attitude

Education and Experience:

Required;

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ideal, but not required:

Chemical operator/handling experience

Data entry/Inventory experience

Blending/Batch/Recipe manufacturing experience

Quality control experience

Previous forklift experience 

Physical Requirements:

95% standing, lifting and walking

Frequent heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs

Production environment, non-controlled conditions

Provided PPE must be worn when required and safety precautions must be followed.

Half and full-face respirators when required, approximately 10% of duties

Safety Gloves (Nitrile)

Safety Glasses

Composite toe, Slip resistant sole shoes

IKI provides a comprehensive benefit package for this position that offers the following:

Prescription safety glasses

Uniforms, provided through a service and laundered weekly

Safety shoe reimbursement

Health Insurance, eligible the first of the month after hire date

FSA or HSA options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances

401(k) with matching

PTO accrual upon hire

Holiday Pay