Sr, Mixing & Blending Operator

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Sr. Mixing & Blending Operator

The Mixing & Blending Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of mixing and granulation equipment to support production requirements while ensuring product quality, batch accuracy, and adherence to GMP, safety, and standard operating procedures. This role prepares, operates, monitors, and cleans granulation equipment, supports consistent process performance, maximizes equipment utilization, and contributes to operational efficiency within the manufacturing process.

The position also supports troubleshooting, documentation accuracy, material handling, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable production output and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Minimum 5 years of general manufacturing experience, industrial manufacturing, nutraceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with good documentation practices in a nutraceutical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Must have flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and on short notice as required to support production demands, including the ability to work on day or night shift.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), DEA and other regulatory and safety requirements.
• Strong aptitude for math (e.g., good understanding of metric weights and measures).

• Stage raw materials and prepare for pre- and post-mixing, pre- and post-blending.
• Set up and prepare raw material for pre-mixing and pre-blending processes, including picking, collecting, screening, milling, weighing, scaling, granulating, sifting, and moving materials pre and post preparation for mixing and blending.
• Responsible for setting up the working area and equipment pre and post processing.
• Clean the equipment and working area, inspect rooms and equipment daily.
• Conduct ongoing routine maintenance checks on all equipment in the plant.
• Utilize Safety in the Workplace Best Practices and follow MSDS instructions and the Lockout/Tagout program when applicable.
• Always adhere to safety policies and procedures; report any out-of-compliance items to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain required Standards of Quality throughout the process and perform Quality Assurance checks during each step of the mixing/blending process.
• Ensure the raw material is staged and picked according to specifications; ensure accurate weighing and scaling; check and double-check raw material item number, blend amount, weight, lot number and record information with precision.
• Update the Mixing Records for each batch and the Daily Mixing Log for each lot; visually check for quality assurance and quality of blend throughout the process.
• Perform operational tasks and equipment maintenance as needed, requested, directed or instructed by the supervisor/manager.
• Assist with equipment preventive maintenance and operational tasks as needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods with sustained focus, accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining quality, safety and productivity standards in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of Safety in the Workplace Rules and Regulations (preferred).
• Working knowledge of cGMP (preferred).

• Experience using a manual and electric pallet jack.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours daily.

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