Blender Operator, 3rd Shift

• Manually lift and dump 50 lb ingredient bags into IBCs in the Dump Room
• Operate production and cleaning equipment
• Adjust machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities
• Complete daily production logs and reports, including HACCP and cGMP forms
• Verify product integrity during manufacturing
• Perform equipment and product changeovers as designated by the Production Supervisor
• Keep work areas clean and free of debris and foreign material
• Communicate equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions to the production supervisor or plant manager
• Provide on-the-job training for employees
• Complete and document quality control checks
• Report food safety problems and risks of intentional harm or unauthorized persons
• Liaise with production personnel to ensure the production plan is followed
• Perform safety inspections
• Troubleshoot defects and maintain product quality
• Communicate safety or quality issues to appropriate leadership
• Fill out documentation correctly and clearly
• Assist in maintaining and promoting the Safety Culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required
• Experience in food environment or consumer product preferred
• Preferred 3+ months of manufacturing
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to manually lift and dump 50lb bags of ingredients into IBCs
• Ability to repeatedly maneuver up to 55 lbs of materials
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs frequently from 6 inches off ground to waist
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally from waist to shoulder
• Ability to carry up to 55 lbs occasionally up to 5 ft
• Ability to pull a 55 lb bag from a height of 60 inches occasionally
• Ability to perform constant standing and walking, and frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to wear required PPE: lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
• Knowledge of safety procedures and machine safety points
• Understanding of powder differences and procedures for allergen and flavor cleans

Demonstrates expertise in food manufacturing processes, including equipment operation, quality control, and safety compliance. Proficient in lifting and maneuvering heavy materials while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Food Manufacturing Experience
• Quality Control Checks
• Safety Procedures Knowledge
• Equipment Operation
• Manual Lifting and Dumping

• Quality Control
• Equipment Operation
• Production Logging
• Troubleshooting
• Manual Lifting
• Changeover Procedures
• HACCP Documentation
• CGMP Compliance
• Safety Inspections
• Allergen Cleaning Procedures

• Communication
• On-the-Job Training
• Team Collaboration

• Food Safety
• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Safety Culture
• PPE Compliance

• Production Equipment
• Cleaning Equipment