What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Operator position at Atkore?
Blending Operator
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Blending Operator to be based out of Pendleton, OR plant. Reporting to the shift supervisor, the Blender Operator’s primary focus will be to blend raw materials into PVC compound based on specified formulas.
What you’ll do:
Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Reading and interpreting the production schedule in order to evaluate upcoming compound blending and storage requirements.
- Accurately estimate compound needs to support extrusion while determining which silos or hoppers to route material for efficient production.
- Make adjustments to the blender controls and hoses to be certain that the proper blend and storage devices have been selected.
- Keep accurate and orderly records on the type and amount of compound blended for daily inventory reporting purposes.
- Safely operate forklifts to move material to and from blender area scales and the warehouse. The operator must ensure that the right quantities and correct materials are available for efficient blending.
- Communicate effectively with Maintenance, Production, Accounting, Purchasing on a daily basis.
- Perform maintenance and cleanup for blending work and storage areas.
- Assist with monthly inventory of raw materials. Continually monitors raw material inventory and usage and provides timely input for raw material purchasing purposes.
What you’ll bring:
- Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent.
- Extrusion experience or the ability to quickly learn PVC extrusion operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- A good understanding of basic math is required for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
- Mechanical aptitude is necessary for maintenance and troubleshooting in mechanical, control and conveyance systems.
- Must be able to work independently, safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
- All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- You will complete all new hire training and understand the expectations of the job.
- You will be immersed into the Atkore safety culture.
- You will be well versed in how your job affects the rest of the department and the importance of making sure the right blends are being blended.
Who we are:
Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c
