Blender, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Apply for the Blender role at Florida’s Natural Growers in Umatilla, FL.

Pay range: $23.00‑$25.00 per hour (subject to skills and experience).

At Florida’s Natural Growers, we’re proud to be a farmer‑owned, Florida‑based company delivering fresh, natural citrus juices nationwide. We are a close‑knit team dedicated to quality, sustainability and innovation.

As Blender, you will prepare and mix raw materials according to specified formulas and procedures, ensuring consistent and accurate blending while following safety and sanitation guidelines and maintaining detailed production records.

• Measure, weigh, and load raw materials into blenders or mixing equipment according to batch recipes and production instructions.
• Operate blending machinery and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor the mixing process and adjust equipment settings to ensure consistency and quality.
• Document batch records, lot numbers, and material usage accurately.
• Perform quality checks, pull samples and report any deviations or irregularities.
• Clean and sanitize blending equipment and work area in accordance with GMP guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management of raw materials and ingredients.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet production schedules and standards.
• Perform complex tank, hose/line connections to redirect flows.
• Troubleshoot valves, pumps, meters, solenoids, and valve matrix.
• Perform tasks in outside tanker unloading, enter confined spaces.
• Cross‑train in other jobs as needed.
• Ensure regular attendance.
• Perform any other duties assigned.
• Actively participate in the plant safety program.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Lean Manufacturing Training is a plus.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or production environments preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Experience operating mixers, blenders or similar production equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand production instructions, formulas and safety procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Ability to use scales, gauges, and other measuring tools accurately.
• Experience using programs and software for manufacturing systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions precisely.
• Ability to operate mixing and material handling equipment.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and cross‑train in other production functions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends or different shifts as needed.

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs (occasionally up to 75 lbs) of raw materials or finished product.
• Stand for extended periods (up to 8‑12 hours per shift).
• Frequent use of hands and arms for scooping, pouring, lifting and operating controls.
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching and reaching to access materials or clean equipment.
• May need to climb stairs or ladders to access equipment, elevated platforms or tankers.
• Regular movement around the production floor and between workstations.
• Visually inspect materials and hear warning alarms or instructions in a noisy environment.
• Sense by smell and flavor product.
• Physically enter restricted, confined spaces including blend tanks and other tanks.
• Vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in diverse temperature environments.
• Potential exposure to dust, strong odors, loud machinery, and fluctuating temperatures; must wear PPE such as gloves, goggles, and hearing protection.

• Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Part of a legacy brand that’s been proudly Florida‑grown for generations!

Ready to Juice Up Your Career? Apply now and become part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and appreciates your contribution every day.

• Location:
  
  Umatilla, FL
• Position:
  Full‑time, Night shift
• Department:
  Ready to Serve
• Reports to:
  
  Production Foreman and Supervisor
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services