Blending Operator I - 2nd Shift

Position Purpose:     

The Blending Supervisor directs team of blenders in 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:

• Supervise, coach and mentor blending team to ensure efficiency and quality standards are intact
• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, applicable government regulations, etc.)
• Drive safety standards for team through 6S methodologies
• Responsible for all Blending activities, including Slurries and Coolants.
• 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
• Encourage a team-oriented and eager to learn mindset
• Takes initiative and shares process improvements
• Assists in various ad-hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Merchant Mariner Document license is required for Barge unloading
• High School diploma or GED Required
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role 
• Valid driver’s license
• Forklift certification a plus
• Ability to effectively lead employees in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient PC skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• 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

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

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.