Blender, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Blender# Blender Hernando, MS 38632## Description Both 1st shift (M-F 6:30AM - 3:00PM) and 2nd shift (M-Th 2:30PM - 1:00AM) positions available.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Working under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing quality car care products by processing, mixing and blending in an industrial environment.
** ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Verifies correct materials required for blending on batch requirements.
* Locate raw materials and documents transactions.
* Blends raw materials and sends to processing.
* Inspecting equipment and its parts to assure conformance to specifications.
* Efficiently operate, maintains, change over and monitors process equipment.
* Inspect and make blending adjustment to product and equipment as needed.
* Keep proper documentation of weights, contents, batching, mixing, production, quality and downtime.
* Troubleshoot and advise production supervisor of any and all problems.
* Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment at the employee’s assigned workstation(s).
* Observes all safety rules and procedures while performing duties, including maintaining PPE.
* Achieving or surpassing established operational standards.
* Other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Supervisors and Managers.## Qualifications
** REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
*** 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and standards, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective production of goods.
* Ability to read gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure proper machine operation.
* Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Working knowledge and understanding of, MSDS, lock-out/tag-out, and OSHA requirements.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with production staff.
* Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines on schedule.
* Ability to influence others and work within cross-functional teams to make responsible decisions.
* Possess a high tolerance of ambiguity and flexibility with respect to job functions and working hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
** Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
*** 3+ years of production operations experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in the automotive industry.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
*** Ability to physically push, pull and lift heavy loads up to 10 hours a day.
* Operate a variety of blending machinery.
* Ability to pay close attention to detail and monitor several processes at once.
** EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
*** High school diploma or equivalent.