Spice Production Associate- Blender - 1st Shift

Location: Theodore, AL

Department: Production
- Spice

Schedule: 5:00am-3:30pm
Pay: $16/hour

At Diversified Foods & Seasonings (DFS), food is more than what we make—it’s what brings our people, our history, and our passion together. We are looking for people who want more than just a job. We want team members who take pride in their work, want opportunities to learn and grow, and are ready to be part of a team committed to producing quality food and winning together.

When you join DFS, you can enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.
• Holiday Pay Effective Immediately
• Weekends Off – unless overtime is necessary
• Paid Time Off
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Training & Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career within DFS
• A team environment where employees and their contributions matter

Our values guide how we work, how we treat one another, and how we serve our customers:

• Integrity

  We do the right thing—always with honesty, fairness, and accountability.

• Culinary Heritage

  We are proud of the Louisiana culinary traditions and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped our company and continue to inspire our passion for flavor, quality, hospitality, and innovation.

• Passion for Food

  We take pride in creating great-tasting, high-quality, and innovative food products that delight our customers.

• Pride in Our People

  We invest in our people, treat each other with respect, and build teams that win together..

• Personal Commitment

  We take ownership, follow through, and deliver on our commitments—no excuses..

• Continuous Learning

  We challenge the status quo and continuously improve how we work, lead, and perform.

• Winning Orientations

  We are results-driven, celebrate success, and hold ourselves accountable when we fall short.

The Blender Operator is responsible for performing all tasks necessary to achieve product blending goals safely, efficiently, and in accordance with written procedures and production instructions. This role ensures that all blending operations are performed accurately, meeting company quality and safety standards.

• Stage and verify recipe ingredients before blending.
• Mix and blend ingredients accurately and efficiently to meet product specifications.
• Monitor ingredients and product consistency throughout the blending and bulking process.
• Complete required production documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Communicate production progress, concerns, and needs with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and follow GMP, food safety, Quality, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED with basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, production instructions, and food safety procedures accurately.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to distinguish colors and safely perform physical production duties.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push or pull materials using appropriate equipment.

We are looking for team members who:

• Show up ready to contribute and be part of the team
• Take pride in doing quality work
• Put safety and food quality first
• Are willing to learn and develop new skills
• Communicate and work well with others
• Take ownership of their responsibilities
• Look for opportunities to improve
• Want to grow with the company