Blending Operator

Description

Position Summary:

While upholding Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), the Blending Operator mixes and blends products in a timely and efficient manner.  The Blending Operator works a team member to complete jobs.  

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Set up and blenders efficiently and safely to mix or blend raw materials in accordance with specified formulas.
• Examine work orders for special instructions, proper packaging components and blending recipe while verifying the process order to actual formula for accuracy.
• Measure, weigh, and document ingredients in system while assisting other blending operators with product changeovers and loading of blender.
• Make adjustments and perform minor machine maintenance as necessary.
• Responsible for product quality while maintaining company standards and processes.  Keep work area sanitary and orderly.

Requirements

Minimum:

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to conduct unit conversions, compute rate, ratio & percent
• Must be familiar with computers and have at least 1 year experience 
• Experience working on a team to complete a job
• May require flexibility in scheduling
• Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50lbs

Preferred:

• High school diploma
• Experience working in a dry food manufacturing environment
• 2+ years working on a computer (Microsoft Suite, Google)