What are the responsibilities and job description for the P&W - Blending Operator - Nights position at Ravago?
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Set up, operate and blend material per the specifications. Provide technical competence in the operation of blending equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
High School Diploma/GED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Baytown, TX
Set up, operate and blend material per the specifications. Provide technical competence in the operation of blending equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follow all blend formulations and insure all components are accurately formulated in the blender.
- Document all final blends including: date, time, blender name, components, location, weight and operator completing the blend form.
- Daily communication with operations manager for production runs as well as any concerns regarding equipment or operations.
- Insure tracks are clear, assist on all switches and report any damages if necessary.
- Pull all incoming/outgoing samples for lab analysis.
- Wash and dry all empty silos, blenders and railcars prior to loading.
- Insure proper seals are in place for all loaded railcars.
- Follow proper procedures for loading bulk trucks, including the inspection of proper connections, operations and completion.
- Complete transloading operations per the work order, including proper hose connections between railcars.
- Work in a safe manner and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE.
- Ensure that you have a productive, safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
- Conduct visual checks of machinery and escalate any issues to appropriate management or maintenance.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse and/or blending environment.
- Knowledge of material type and specification related to polymers.
- Good math, language, and reading skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Knowledge of proper PPE requirements.
- Functional knowledge of handling rail cars and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic computer skills may be required.
High School Diploma/GED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day
- Ability to adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time.
- Potential lifting of up to 55 pounds
- Occasional climbing of ladders
- Use of basic warehouse equipment and hand tools
- Ability to differentiate colors, depth and perception
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, depending upon season
Baytown, TX
