Blending Technician

Company: Pool Corporation
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

About the Company:Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance. Benefits:At PinchAPenny/ POOLCORP you'll find plenty of excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth. Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401 (k) with 4% company match, education reimbursement, paid time off, and more! As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and ingenuity in everything we do, including our employees. Our family-oriented, hometown culture is supported by a stable, growing company - giving you the best of all worlds.Pay Range: Starting at $16/hr4-Day Work Week!About the Role:This role requires understanding of chemical blending, material SDS, equipment setups and changeovers. This position coordinates daily for inventory and material transaction to ensure production is running smoothly and quality products are going out to our customers. This position reports to the department supervisor and will interface with warehouse personnel. 10 hour day with 2 paid breaks M-TH 2:30PM - 12:30AM (4-10 hr days).Responsibilities:Maintain and operate blending, product transfer and ancillary equipment in accordance with each batch ticket and product record requirements to ensure first run capability.Pull and print batch records, track daily detailed efficiency reports.Review and check the batch ticket and raw materials for accuracy and completeness operate pumps, blenders, mixers, filters, standing and seated lift trucks and related process equipment.Measure ingredient in correct quantity and sequence in accordance with batch formulations instructions.Document all pertinent information and accurately maintain records and reports.Draw samples and perform quality tests (pH, viscosity, specific gravity, etc.) to ensure compliance with product specifications on all produced blends.Maintain safety and housekeeping in the blending area. Wash down and flush out blending tank and mixer and all process equipment.Other duties as assigned.Candidate Requirements:AS/BS degree in chemistry or calculating formulations. Experience in chemical blending (2-3 years preferred).Ability to read bill of materials, blending instructions, and carry out directions as necessary.Proficiency in industrial and business mathematical computations.Computer skills (familiarity with J.D Edwards AS400) and literacy in MS Office.POOLCORP/PinchAPenny is a drug-free company and an EOE, M/F/V/D.

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