Blender Associate

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) Mon-Fri 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

• 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 Associate will produce liquid blends for various products going to production lines and bulk deliveries. This position requires the utilization of all material handling equipment, including operating a forklift and overhead crane 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.

• Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Ticket (PWT) for the production of various blended products
• Gather raw material needed for blending a product per work ticket and blending work instructions
• Comply with First Pass Blend (FPB) Quality Process to assure blends are completed to standards
• Complete tasks as directed by order schedules with minimum supervision
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks and communicate
  need for repairs
• Assist the Blender with measuring, hoisting, and pouring materials into kettles.
• Flexible in work schedule due to product schedule and direction changes
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• 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:

• Experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods preferred
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems as they occur
• Understanding of KPIs 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 Certification

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:
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 eye glasses 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.

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