Production Material Handler
Job Description
Our client, a global chemical company specializing in developing and manufacturing eco-friendly, low-hazard, technically advanced chemical systems, is seeking a permanent Material Handler/Blender for their Grande Prairie location.The Production Material Handler/Blender role will report to the Lead Blender/Shift Supervisor and assist in production of products for packaging, and all aspects of bulk blending process, including mixing the product per the batch sheets, filling totes, and loading/unloading chemical trucks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of blending products as per blend instructions under the supervision of the lead blender.
- Load and unload chemical trucks, perform preventive and routine maintenance.
- General plant housekeeping, including attendance of required meetings.
- Responsible for reporting any equipment malfunction to the facility maintenance lead.
- Attend safety meetings, reviews, and reporting activities as required.
- Effectively communicate with all employees to ensure they are always working safely and communicating to minimize any unnecessary risks.
- Ensure all manufacturing objectives are met efficiently and safely.
- Maintain all appropriate documentation, safety, and ISO Certifications and employee training as required for your area of responsibility. Report any operational or HSE issue to the Lead Blender.
- Ensure safe, cleanliness, and hygienic practices and conditions are maintained.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude required, including chemical production processes (physical and chemical properties of raw materials and products).
- Able to operate piping manifolds, pumps, and transfer product to storage tanks.
- Understand and track safety, quality, and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages.
- Flexibility to work with and provide support for several people and departments.
- Time management skills to keep ahead of administrative tasks in various areas.
- Able to collaborate, solve problems, decision-making and have analytical skills with attention to detail.
Experience/Education:
- TDG and WHIMIS certification is an asset.
- Experience in a related role and industry is considered an asset.
- First Aid, CPR & H2S certifications are considered an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Position requires overtime and being on-call.
- Ability to lift 45 lbs.
- Ability to work in varied environments and conditions.
- Must be able to pass a mask fit test.
This position offers a very attractive compensation package, with great benefits, and is eligible for-profit share bonus based on individual performance and company financial performance.
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About Equation Staffing Solutions:
Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The industries we serve include oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management & information management.
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