Blender

Description *Job Summary:* Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications.
*Supervisory Responsibilities:* * None *Duties/Responsibilities:* * Weigh/measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements * Maintain and ensure adherence to sanitation practices * Follow procedures put in place to maintain a safe working environment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
* Work with the Lead Blender and Quality Assurance team as needed to solve problems and maintain efficient production.
* Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing * Complete required documentation on the Batch Sheet per product specifications * Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.
) * Unload mixtures into containers * Add/mix ingredients for processing using blending machinery * Safely dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools * Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards * Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation * Operate machines to mix or blend ingredients per product specifications * Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP's) for area of responsibility * Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste *Requirements:* *Required Skills/Abilities:* * Able to use basic math skills and equipment to weigh and measure ingredients * Able to apply standard production techniques, procedures and criteria * Able to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner * Able to work independently as well as in a team * Able to adapt to flexible production situations and workflow *Education and Experience:* * High School diploma or equivalent * 1 year of food manufacturing experience preferred * HACCP training course completion preferred * Forklift operator certification preferred *Physical Requirements:* * Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
* Must be able to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden skid/pallets and ingredients.
* Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
* Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, kneel and twist.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Rotating shift Work Location: In person