Blender Operator

BlenderSince 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.POSITION SUMMARY:This role is responsible for set up, operation, and tending to mixers to blend such raw materials (dry or liquid, color pigments, or compound) according to formulas. Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Work safely, completing daily safety audits, hoist inspections, spill/emission report, and reporting FA/NM to prevent accidents and increase the safety environment of the work area.Acknowledge your area as a High-Performance Team Environment-all tasks shared and improved operational activities.Communication within/shift to shift/all departmentsLoad ingredients into/onto scaling system and operate all blending systemsDrive forklift/ME (maintain ME Certification) to move materials around as neededCreate, monitor, and report product blends & daily Productivity/Downtime reportsClean Blending/silo areas, Rail spur, raw material storage area, docks, stabilizer building daily--shift-to-shift audits for condition and improvementsLoad / Unload materials from railcars-maintain the blue flag requirementReceive and unload trucks as neededAssist all departments as needed (Packing, Grinding, Moving Products by forklift, etc.)Perform accurate weekly materials inventoryMaintain Dumpsters/CompactorSupport R&D as neededSupport Maintenance group by identifying mechanical issues & creating work ordersMaintain and accurately record and report silo inventoriesRead and respond to company emailsKnowledge of all equipment/systems of the compounding areaKnowledge of all raw materials associated with compound-SDS, safe handlingKnowledge and understanding of the prescribed formulas-how raw materials interactUnderstanding of how your product affects your customer (extrusion)Understand COA's and proceduresDaily/weekly rail car updates/reportsMaintain FIFO on all raw materialsAdhere to all Standard WorkAdditional tasks assigned by managementREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Must be Safety oriented.Strong communication skills--Able to communicate verbal/written (English)Basic math skills required (including fractions/percentages/simple excel formulations).Computer Literacy -- Able to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel) and OutlookMust be detail oriented, accuracy for inventory is criticalAbility to climb stairs, & ladders to mezzanines & silos up to 70 ft in height.Demonstrate integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, respect for people, and good critical thinking skills.Experience utilizing mobile equipment (forklift)High School Diploma or GEDExperience with manufacturing/ plastics extrusion industry desirableProduct (vinyl siding) knowledge desirableWORK ENVIRONMENT:The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!Associated Materials ... Building Products Better