Blending Operator I

Position Purpose:

The Blender performs all chemical handling and blending, including raw materials, slurries, and coolants, for the purpose of supplying finished solutions to gallon-, drum-, and bulk-filling operations.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Blends products and works with blending team to complete assigned blending duties.
• Responsible for monitoring blending quality and working with blending team to efficiently finish tasks and store materials as needed.
• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Ensures all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed.
• Documents chemical raw material usage/lot numbers on Batch sheets
• Receives Bulk Chemicals and raw materials, including tanker truck, rail car, and barge
• Assists in investigation of out-of-specification materials
• Maintains Blending area in an orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Merchant Mariner Document license is required for Barge unloading
• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience leading and managing others
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers
• Ability to effectively handle group and individual work assignments
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of written instructions and ability to complete assignments efficiently
• Good judgment and decision making

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Employee-focused medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefit rewards
• Paid time off supporting a healthy work life balance
• Above market company-matching 401(k) plan with company-paid financial planning advisors
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance with optional voluntary life and AD&D benefits
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending and employer-funded health savings accounts
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Additional benefits included: tuition reimbursement, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance