Powder Blending Operator

Schedule

Day Shift, Monday to Friday. Subject to change based on business needs.

We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

Production

Ice Cream Plant, Jerome, Idaho

Jimmy Mendoza

Full time (Non-exempt)

Day Shift

4

The Powder Blending Operator is responsible for accurately measuring, blending, and preparing powdered ingredients for production while maintaining flexibility to assist across multiple blending and packaging lines. This role ensures compliance with quality and safety standards and supports efficient production flow.

• Weigh and stage powdered ingredients according to formulation sheets.
• Operate blending equipment and monitor mixing times, speeds, and consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and sanitation procedures between batches.

• Rotate between blending, staging, and packaging tasks as needed.
• Provide coverage for absent operators and assist in training new team members.

• Conduct in-process checks for blend accuracy and uniformity.
• Follow HACCP, SQF, and FDA guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate batch records and report deviations promptly.

• Adhere to all plant safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and notify maintenance for repairs.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or blending preferred.

• Ability to read and follow detailed formulations and SOPs.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating blending equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70°
  
  F), refrigerated (35°
  
  F), and frozen (minus 20°
  
  F) temperatures.
• Walking:
  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Subject to at least 92 db’s
• Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Reaching:
  Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally
• Talking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

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