Blender Operator (Macon)

## Description **Blender Operator- Entry Level** **Position Summary** The position is in charge of the process that blends resin and raw materials to create specified compounds based on product. The position is responsible for the complete blending process including meeting manufacturing standards and efficiencies and maintaining specifications standards. The position is expected to support Diamond Plastics Corporation’s teamwork strategies and assist their co-workers to maintain all continuous improvement strategies. **Essential Functions** **Reasonable Accommodations Statement** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Essential Functions** - Must be proficient in all aspects of the blending operation. - Understand types of compounds. - Start machines and set controls to regulate blending ingredients to meet specifications. - Ensure that blended material is produced within specifications by carrying out periodic physical and visual inspections. - Perform routine monitoring of the blending process. - Checks all process documentation logs and production quantity records. - Perform final blend material acceptance. - Perform process adjustments to maintain production rate and product quality. - Know silo selections and how to change from one compound to another. - Maintain material levels in storage silos. - Ensures that all material containers and trucks are empty before leaving the facility. - Know the locations of the hand loaded additive hoppers and what materials go in the hoppers. - Recognize a hot batch condition and the procedures to follow when it occurs. - Able to operate the blending system with minimal direct supervision. - Notify supervisors and other personnel of problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems. - Maintain housekeeping practices equivalent to plant standards. - Comply with all company safety, standards, rules and policies. - Reliable attendance. - Other tasks as assigned. **Position Qualifications** **Competency Statement(s)** - Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. - Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. - Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. - Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. - Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. - Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. - Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. **Physical Requirements:** 1. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts. 2. Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors. 3. Must be able to lift, push and pull weights to 60 pounds. 4. Must be about to push/pull distances of 30 feet. 5. Must be able to climb silos approximately 60 feet high. **Experience and Education Requirements:** 1.High School Diploma or GED Equivalent **Language Skills:** Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to read, comprehend and speak basic English. **Mathematical Skills:** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. **Reasoning Ability:** Ability to apply technical skill along with common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations. Department: Plant- Production Status: Full Time Reports To: Foreman FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The Company has r…