Temp To Full-Time
Machine & Blender Operator (Powdered Polymers)
Location: Salem, NJ
Pay: $23.88 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Must be flexible to work nights and weekends as needed)
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Blender Operator to join their production team. Reporting to the Blending Process Supervisor, you will be responsible for the precise blending and repackaging of powdered polymers. This is a safety-sensitive role that requires strict adherence to written procedures to ensure high product quality and zero contamination. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm. This position offers $23.88 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Blending: Perform large-scale blending and repackaging of powdered materials according to strict formulas.
Material Handling: Safely operate a forklift to move materials and maintain production flow.
Quality & Compliance: Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including meticulous documentation, record keeping, and hygiene standards.
Safety & PPE: Comply with all regulatory requirements. Must be able to wear a respirator, lab coat, hair net, and gloves for the duration of the shift.
Maintenance: Monitor equipment performance; report malfunctions to Maintenance and assist with routine repairs.
Communication: Immediately report production or quality discrepancies to the Supervisor to ensure schedule alignment.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: High school diploma (or equivalent experience).
Skills: Strong basic math (fractions, decimals, whole numbers) and fluent English communication (read/write/speak).
Technical: Previous Forklift experience is required; basic computer skills are preferred.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and perform repetitive bending/lifting for extended periods.
Special Requirements
Respirator Certification: Must pass a physical exam and respirator fit testing upon hire (and annually thereafter).
Certification: Must successfully complete the Blender Operator certification within the first 12 months of employment.
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