Job Description
We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!
In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.
Position Details:
- Title: Blender III
- Schedule: 5:45am to 6:00pm, Tuesday through Friday.
- Location:Cherry Hill, NJ (08002)
- Salary Range: $21.00 – $23.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, shift differential.
Essential Functions
- Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems
- Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials
- Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications
- Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas
- Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as blenders, mixers, screeners, etc., etc.
- Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Monitor and control rotating equipment
- Measure mass
- Monitor and control vibratory screening and sifting equipment
- Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
- Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
- Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
- Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
- Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
- Collects “in-process” samples for quality control testing
- Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality
- Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
- Mechanical capability/aptitude
- 2 years’ forklift experience with certification
- 2 years’ mixing/blending manufacturing experience, preferably in a batch environment
- Operates various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as blenders, mixers, screeners, etc. with supervision and eventually with minimal to no supervision
- Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. with supervision and eventually with minimal to no supervision
- Troubleshoots process equipment with minimal to no supervision
- May Suggest process improvements such as equipment modifications and procedure changes
- Blender experience – 0 to 2 years
- Forklift experience – 0 to 2 years
Benefits and Perks:
- Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical & Dependent Care or Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance + Additional Voluntary Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
- Fitness Benefits - Onsite Gym (Headquarters) or Membership Reimbursement (other sites)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays to support work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Financial Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts & Perks (Eagles games, concert tickets, etc.)
- Company Social Events & Team Activities
- Career Development Opportunities & Internal Growth
