Production Material Handler

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>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.<br><br></p><p>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.<br><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Execution of blending products as per blend instructions under the supervision of the lead blender.</li><li>Load and unload chemical trucks, perform preventive and routine maintenance.</li><li>General plant housekeeping, including attendance of required meetings.</li><li>Responsible for reporting any equipment malfunction to the facility maintenance lead.</li><li>Attend safety meetings, reviews, and reporting activities as required.</li><li>Effectively communicate with all employees to ensure they are always working safely and communicating to minimize any unnecessary risks.</li><li>Ensure all manufacturing objectives are met efficiently and safely. </li><li>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. </li><li>Ensure safe, cleanliness, and hygienic practices and conditions are maintained.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Mechanical aptitude required, including chemical production processes (physical and chemical properties of raw materials and products).</li><li>Able to operate piping manifolds, pumps, and transfer product to storage tanks.</li><li>Understand and track safety, quality, and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages.</li><li>Flexibility to work with and provide support for several people and departments.</li><li>Time management skills to keep ahead of administrative tasks in various areas.</li><li>Able to collaborate, solve problems, decision-making and have analytical skills with attention to detail.</li></ul><p><br /><strong><span >Experience/Education:</span></strong></p><ul><li>TDG and WHIMIS certification is an asset.</li><li>Experience in a related role and industry is considered an asset.</li><li>First Aid, CPR & H2S certifications are considered an asset.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Working Conditions:</strong></p><ul><li>Position requires overtime and being on-call.</li><li>Ability to lift 45 lbs.</li><li>Ability to work in varied environments and conditions.</li><li>Must be able to pass a mask fit test.</li></ul><p><br />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. </p><p><br /></p><p>Please visit our website for more opportunities at <span >www.eqstaffingsolutions.com.</span></p><br><br><strong>About Equation Staffing Solutions:</strong><p>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.</p></p></p>