Position Title: Powders Weigh Up and Blending Operator

General Description:

The Powders Weigh Up and Blending Operator performs and/or supports the operations of the Powders Weigh Up and Blending Rooms, ensures proper procedures are followed to meet assigned production targets, and maintains the safety and quality of products.

Safety-Sensitive Position:
This position is considered safety-sensitive. Safety-sensitive positions are defined as positions where the employee operates, repairs, maintains, or monitors the performance or operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. Safety-sensitive positions also include jobs where the tasks or duties required of the employee could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Good Manufacturing & Safety Practices

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow good health and hygiene practices, including gowning.
• Follow procedures for changing gloves in between raw materials.
• Follow Good Weighing Practices.
• Follow safety policies, programs, and procedures.

Powders Weigh Up

• Stage raw materials for weigh up.
• Accurately weigh raw materials according to the batch production record.
• Follow approved operating procedures for weigh up of materials.
• Read scale weight properly and record the EXACT weight on the batch production record following Good Documentation Practices.

Blending Operations

• Follow approved operating procedures for blending raw materials.
• Follow batch production record for blending times.
• Record blending times on the Batch Production Record.

Cleaning & Documentation

• Clean and sanitize weigh up and blending utensils following approved procedures.
• Clean weigh up and blending room following approved procedures.
• Use Good Documentation Practices and write legibly on all documentation.

Equipment & General Responsibilities

• Notify maintenance if equipment in the weigh up room needs attention.
• Record work on time sheets.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Basic mathematical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must possess a sense of urgency, accountability, professionalism, and self-motivation.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to follow directions on the batch production record.
• Ability to follow approved operating procedures.
• Ability to read and record weights in grams and kilograms.
• Write legibly and use Good Documentation Practices.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Stand/remain upright, walk, kneel, bend, turn, stoop, and squat repetitively.
• Operate a pallet jack.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.