What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blender/Compounder (Chemical Operator) position at Performance Fluid Experts Group?
We are Prestone (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze/coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition.
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The Chemical Operator (Blender/Compounder) (2nd shift, 2:00pm – 10:30pm) is within our Auto/Car Care/Prestone division and is responsible for a variety of tank farm tasks including chemical blending, testing solutions, bulk loading of trucks and off-loading railcars.
This role is located at our Alsip, Illinois facility.
The expected compensation for this position is a maximum hourly rate of $28.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications and is bonus eligible.
Your role at Prestone
- Unload raw material trucks / railcars and perform incoming inspection, test and COA evaluation.
- Blend, test, and transfer antifreeze batches.
- Control/maintain Tank Farm raw material tank levels and inventories.
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Tank Farm equipment.
- Inspect, load and test OEM trucks; maintain and calibrate laboratory test equipment and perform analytical tests on antifreeze and raw materials; ordering of supplies for test station; maintain strict adherence to ISO/QS standards.
Required Experience and Skills
- Experience working with and around chemicals to produce antifreeze and windshield washer fluid.
- Basic math skills required
- Ability to read and write comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Qualifications
- At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous chemical blending experience required of 2 years
- Previous experience with bulk loading and off-loading of rail cars preferred
- A good portion of the primary activities are performed outdoors; the Tank Farm Blender will be subject to inclement weather therefore, ability to handle all-weather conditions.
- Must be able to work with and carry heavy equipment, tools, large industrial valves, chemical hoses, raw material containers, etc.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
- Generous 401k match
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development
Please note: A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.
PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Salary : $28