Blend Technician

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Houston, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Blend Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and quality-focused production of Lubrizol products. You will be responsible for blending, packaging, shipping, and handling materials while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards. In this role, you will:

• Blend, package, and ship quality products in accordance with established quality and HSES standards.
• Follow detailed blend recipes, operating procedures, and batch instructions to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Print, complete, and maintain batch documentation using SAP transactions and other digital systems.
• Safely operate a variety of chemical processing, blending, pumping, and packaging equipment.
• Load and unload bulk raw materials from tanker trucks, ISO containers, and other delivery vehicles.
• Package finished materials into drums, totes, pails, and other approved containers.
• Pull customer orders and ensure materials are properly labeled and prepared for shipment.
• Prepare and ship product samples for laboratory analysis and quality testing.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory, Planning, Scheduling, and Maintenance teams to support daily operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support the maintenance and upkeep of pumps, mixers, meters, compressors, piping systems, forklifts, and other facility equipment.
• Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and basic calibration activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the production and warehouse areas using 5S principles.
• Ensure tanks, scales, work areas, and facility equipment remain clean and in proper operating condition.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, security, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices while performing all job duties.
• Perform tasks independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed work instructions and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Ability to perform physical labor in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of chemistry, chemical processes, and chemical hazards.
• Experience with pumping systems, tank operations, filtration equipment, and material transfers.
• Previous experience working in a team-based manufacturing or production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Experience utilizing SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge and practical application of 5S workplace organization principles.
• Chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, or bulk material handling experience.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Working in a chemical manufacturing, blending, packaging, and warehouse environment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Regular lifting, pushing, pulling, and movement of materials weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Handling drums, pails, hoses, and bulk materials using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
• Working around industrial processing, pumping, blending, filtration, and packaging equipment.
• Operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Climbing ladders, working at moderate heights, and accessing elevated work areas as needed.
• Use of computers, SAP transactions, and digital tools to support production activities.
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or other business-required schedules.
• Adherence to rigorous safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure inclusive and accessible experience.

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems—are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.