Inviting qualified candidates within Canada
The Blender Operator positions available are on the Afternoon (2:30pm - 11:00pm) shift only.
Please conduct and complete the Skills Assessments. If you fail to do these assessments, you will not be considered for this job.
Primary Function:
The Blender Operator is responsible for blending ingredients from the pigment control area, bulk ingredients and resin according to the mixing guidelines. This also includes proper identification of the blends.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operating a high intensity mixer, ribbon blender, or drum tumbler to effectively achieve a uniform mix of all ingredients.
- Using FIFO (First in, First out) practices to ensure older material is being used
- Discharge ingredients into super sack or drum.
- Responsible for hanging and discharging sacks above feeders and changing when empty.
- Responsible for cleaning blender and resin handling systems
- Work independently and efficiently, keeping work area tidy and clean
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
- Work safely and adhering to all safety and company policies
- Practice continuous improvement & troubleshooting of blending process
- Utilize forklift to transport raw materials and mixed materials
- Complete special projects as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Must be able to stand for 6-8 hours
- Must be able to perform repetitive lifting of 25 kg as needed
- Must have 1 year experience on counterbalance and / or reach truck forklift
- Must have manual dexterity to work with hand tools and operate equipment
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
- Must have good attendance record
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for current or future sponsorship
Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.
Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet’s global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation
At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee.
Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $29.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2C 2G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you completed the Skills Assessments?
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift License or experience? (required)
Work Location: In person
