Blender Operator

Job description

**Primary Function**:
The Blender Operator is responsible for blending ingredients from the pigment control area, bulk ingredients and resin according to the mixing guidelines. This also includes proper identification of the blends.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for operating a high intensity mixer, ribbon blender, or drum tumbler to effectively achieve a uniform mix of all ingredients.
- Using FIFO (First in, First out) practices to ensure older material is being used
- Discharge ingredients into super sack or drum.
- Responsible for hanging and discharging sacks above feeders and changing when empty.
- Responsible for cleaning blender and resin handling systems
- Work independently and efficiently, keeping work area tidy and clean
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
- Work safely and adhering to all safety and company policies
- Practice continuous improvement & troubleshooting of blending process
- Complete special projects as assigned

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Must be able to stand for 6-8 hours
- Must be able to perform repetitive lifting of 25 kg as needed
- Must have manual dexterity to work with hand tools and operate equipment
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
- Must have good attendance record
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for current or future sponsorship

**Ampacet Corporation **is a privately held, global company that manufactures Masterbatch - ingredients that provide the color, texture and other qualities to most of the plastic items that consumers come in contact with countless times every day. We have over 2,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe, doing business with clients located in over 90 countries. Sustainability is a priority at Ampacet, whether it’s working within global organizations to facilitate plastics recycling, ensuring our facilities are conserving resources while reducing energy consumption, or developing new recycle-ready products.

**Our Company Values**:

- Authenticity & Integrity
- Bias to Action
- Creativity & Engagement
- Diversity
- Environmental Care
- Knowledge Sharing & Teamwork
- Quality & Safety
- Working Hard While Having Fun

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $26.17 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2C 2G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.17 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Blending: 1 year (preferred)
- Factory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location