With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and display your true potential.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly Full time (1st Shift) Mon-Fri

With top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including:

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Free virtual exercise therapy and health coaching
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performance

Exclusive role benefits:

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM(Overview & Key Responsibilities):

The Blender Associate will produce water-based blends for various products going to production lines and bulk deliveries. This position requires the utilization of all material handling equipment, including operating a forklift and overhead crane safely and efficiently, as well as maintaining accurate inventory through use of the warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. Attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.

This position will work in first shift in the Roseville Blending as assigned. However, this person needs to have flexibility in their hours to work any shift, weekends, and as business dictates.

Blender Associate:

• Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech “Team Ground Rules” and Mission Statement
• Follow written instructions on the Blending Work Ticket (PWT) for the production of various blended products
• Gather raw material needed for blending a product per work ticket and blending work instructions
• Comply with First Pass Blend (FPB) Quality Process to assure blends are completed to standards
• Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision
• Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, and perform all required safety checks and communicate need for repairs
• Assist the Blender with measuring, hoisting, and pouring materials into kettles.
• Flexible in work schedule due to product schedule and direction changes
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required
• Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
• Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion travel may be required between locations depending on business needs

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Experience blending materials using precise measurements and methods preferred
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems as they occur
• Understanding of KPIs and manufacturing packaging line processes
• General Quality & Safety Awareness
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Basic mathematical abilities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Forklift Operation Certification

Technology/Equipment:

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Inventory Management System (JDE)

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseville, MN 55113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person