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Polymer Compounding Blender Technician
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Teknor Apex
Pawtucket, RI (In Person)
$39,458 Salary, Full-Time
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Polymer Compounding Blender Technician Teknor Apex - 3.4 Pawtucket, RI Job Details $18.97 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications English Forklift Shop math Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Shape What's Next as a Polymer Compounding Blender Technician Step into our 2nd shift (2:45 PM - 11:00 PM) and run a critical link in our operation: safely blending, packaging, and moving materials that become finished products for our customers. You'll follow precise batch card instructions, keep a sharp eye on codes and weights, and keep production flowing by coordinating with adjacent teams. A day in the role Start by reviewing the production schedule and batch cards; stage the required raw materials and verify lot numbers and weights. Before any charge, inspect and clean the blender to ensure it's ready for the next compound run. Confirm all TA item code numbers for materials to be charged. Charge all "hand adds" exactly as specified by the blender batch card. Document every staged material's lot number on the batch card; report and record any deviation from procedure immediately. Coordinate blender output with other areas to maintain flow and meet downstream needs. Follow customer packaging instructions; ensure every unit is packed, labeled, weighed, sealed, and compliant. Escalate any schedule change, instruction conflict, or potential issue to the Bagger Leadman. Generate labels, align them correctly, and apply them cleanly to containers. Perform changeovers on packaging equipment quickly, safely, and with thorough cleanup; confirm readiness with mill area operators after changeover. Prepare packaging materials ahead of the next runs and shifts (e.g., Gaylords, Supersacks). Scan and enter finished goods into the computer system for accurate inventory and traceability. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and always wear required PPE. Aim to meet or surpass plant KPIs and actively support Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Learn the Line 4 Blending area and be ready to fill in on other assignments when needed. What you bring Ability to read and comprehend English and apply solid math skills on the job. Capability to drive (or learn to drive) a forklift and operate an electric hand truck. Schedule 2nd