Blender, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Overview

Job Category:
Manufacturing & Operations
Job Family:
Machine Operations

Work Shift:

6pm-6:30am schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation

• Verify label information and load ingredient into the blender in the order specified in the batch record.
• Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
• Maintain appropriate separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes; contact Maintenance as needed.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and transactions in a timely manner including batch entry logs, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

• Education – High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience – Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certifications/Licensures Required – Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified;
  Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified;
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Skills Required – Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages).
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding and following written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively.

• Retirement benefits – Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one; 8% 401(k) match; additional yearly contribution toward retirement.
• Earn bonus pay – Incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare support – Up to $5,000 annually and monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness Incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.