Blender

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (1st Shift), Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Blender will produce oil blends for various products utilizing both small and large-scale mixing and fluid-handling equipment. This position requires the utilization of all material handling equipment, including operating a Forklift safely and efficiently, as well as maintaining accurate inventory through use of the warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

This position can work any of the three shifts in the Golden Valley Blending as assigned. However, this person needs to have flexibility in their hours to work any shift, weekends, and as business dictates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Order (WO) to produce various blended products
• Gather raw materials needed for blending a product per work order and blending work instructions
• Prepare samples and work cross-functionally with the Quality Control Lab to gain approval before completing WO and moving the product to the next stage
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Receive materials and place them into inventory from trucks and railcars using a computerized warehouse management system
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks, and communicate the need for repairs
• Package bulk material as required by a WO for replenishment orders
• Flexible in work schedule due to product schedule and direction changes
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Blending Manager/Lead & QC Lab
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion, travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum 2 years of experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on the production line as they occur
• Understanding of KPMs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Forklift Operation

Technology/Equipment:

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and push/pull drums weighing up to 400 lbs. occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk and climb staircases frequently. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Ability to work flexible hours or weekends, as business needs dictate. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed in a warehouse environment and extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer months. May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shift from one station to another, during the production process. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety eyeglasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Safety concerns to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high-activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $17.62 and $22.44 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.