Production Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of blending products as per blend instructions under the supervision of the lead blender.
• Load and unload chemical trucks, perform preventive and routine maintenance.
• General plant housekeeping, including attendance of required meetings.
• Responsible for reporting any equipment malfunction to the facility maintenance lead.
• Attend safety meetings, reviews, and reporting activities as required.
• Effectively communicate with all employees to ensure they are always working safely and communicating to minimize any unnecessary risks.
• Ensure all manufacturing objectives are met efficiently and safely.
• 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.
• Ensure safe, cleanliness, and hygienic practices and conditions are maintained.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude required, including chemical production processes (physical and chemical properties of raw materials and products).
• Able to operate piping manifolds, pumps, and transfer product to storage tanks.
• Understand and track safety, quality, and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages.
• Flexibility to work with and provide support for several people and departments.
• Time management skills to keep ahead of administrative tasks in various areas.
• Able to collaborate, solve problems, decision-making and have analytical skills with attention to detail.

Experience/Education:

• TDG and WHIMIS certification is an asset.
• Experience in a related role and industry is considered an asset.
• First Aid, CPR & H2S certifications are considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires overtime and being on-call.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs.
• Ability to work in varied environments and conditions.
• Must be able to pass a mask fit test.

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.

Please visit our website for more opportunities at www.eqstaffingsolutions.com.

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.