At the beginning of 2023, Dorf-Ketal acquired Fluid in order to assist Fluid in reaching its goal of growing its presence around the world and product/industry diversification. Our patents and patent-pending formulas are superior to incumbent chemistries, providing many technical, transportation, safety and environmental advantages to our customers.

Fluid promotes a culture of transparency, communication, and collaboration to ensure that continued growth does not hamper the high quality of service delivered to clients.

ROLE SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Lead Blender/Operations Manager, this role is responsible for assisting in the production of Fluid’s products for packaging. The Blender will be responsible for 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 Fluid Energy products as per blend instructions under the supervision of the lead blender.
• Responsible for maintaining Fluid Energy standards for the movement of materials within the operating area.
• Load and unload chemical trucks.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance.
• General plant housekeeping.
• Ensure equipment and materials are utilized efficiently and maintain consistent communication lead blender.
• Responsible for reporting any equipment malfunction to 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.
• Establish and maintain complete confidentiality and security in and around our facilities at all times, establish and follow procedures as required.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation, safety and ISO Certifications and employee training as required for your area of responsibility.
• Attend daily and weekly operations meetings as required.
• Report immediately any operational or HSE issue to the Lead Blender.
• Report all incidents or near misses to HSE Manager.
• Ensure safe, cleanliness and hygiene practices and conditions are maintained at all times.
• Attend meetings as required.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about chemical production processes (physical and chemical properties of raw materials and products).
• Comfortable operating piping manifolds, pumps and transferring product to storage tanks.
• Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages.
• Able to understand the equipment and production processes.
• Flexibility to work with and provide support for a number of people and departments.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with colleagues from all parts of the organization, and with external entities.
• Time management skills to keep ahead of administrative tasks in various areas.
• Problem-solving, decision making and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A collaborative individual who excels in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop relationships across cross-functional teams.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

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

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

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