Blender Operator/Compounder-New Mfg. Plant in West Omaha! Job in Omaha 68130, Nebraska Us
Blender Operator/Compounder
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talents with one of the most recognized pet care products manufacturers in the country. Our company has been in business since 1868 and our solid growth has given us the opportunity to open an additional manufacturing plant, our first in the Omaha area. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a company with lots of upward mobility as we plan to staff the plant with up to 70 people in the next 9 months. This full-time is a full time position.
Position Summary
The Blender will be responsible for blending chemicals and ingredients for a variety of products to specification each day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures and maintain appropriate records.
- Investigate and resolve employee issues, production and quality problems.
- Blend ingredients for shampoo, toothpaste and chemical products.
- Using batch sheets, following procedures according to the batch requirements.
- Weigh, measure, mix and load raw materials into blending tanks.
- Record and complete all production paperwork accurately and timely.
Qualifications
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Strong communication skills.
- Sound judgment.
- Strong work ethic.
- Requires the ability to act independently as well as support a team to accomplish critical and timely objectives.
- Able to meet deadlines to deliver production requirements.
- Willingness to work 2nd shift when needed.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations (blending and packaging), equipment usage, and setup procedures.
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills preferred.
- Ability to complete production paperwork in detail.
What We Offer
- A competitive base salary
- Convenient, west Omaha location
- Medical insurance with 75% employer paid premiums
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with up to a 4% company contribution and instant vesting
- Generous paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dependent care flexible savings account
If you’re interested in getting in on the ground floor of a new plant opening with lots of opportunity for upward mobility, this is the job for you! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.