Blending Operator

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as necessary or as assigned.
• Contributes to other process improvement projects as needed. 
• Train new employees and re-train present employees as required.
• Supports the vision, mission and Company principles.  Makes decisions in best interest of the Company and its customers. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). 
• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence through letters or email. Ability to communicate one-on-one, speak effectively before groups.
• Computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, data entry, spreadsheet, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide.  Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas. 
• Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.  Continuously improve performance.
• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.  Demonstrate ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Energy – Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.  Works overtime as needed including short notice, to meet customer requirements. 
• Facilitating Change – Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.  Maintain working area clean and organized.
• Attendance – Demonstrate reliability by being punctual and present, per Company policy. 

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push or pull.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works with and/or around moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except for high noise areas.  Hearing protection may be required in certain work areas. Other required personnel protective equipment may include hard hat, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, dust mask respirator, gloves, etc.