Overnight Compounder

Batch Blender / Batch Maker

This role is responsible for safely and accurately blending beverage products in a fast-moving manufacturing environment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The Batch Blender operates and monitors blending equipment, follows detailed blending instructions, and works closely with quality and production teams to ensure each batch meets exact specifications and contributes to consistent, high-quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all food safety, food security, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, allergen controls, hygiene, and other applicable regulations and company policies.
• Become certified in the operation of all blending equipment within the assigned area and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of products blended on the lines by following specifications and verifying results with the quality department.
• Duplicate and communicate all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy and support adherence to all company procedures.
• Support customer satisfaction by consistently producing and maintaining juice and beverage quality to required standards.
• Transport required ingredients and pre-weighed materials from the staging area to the blending area in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and incorporate push-outs and Dump to Bulk (DTB) materials back into the system as required, ensuring correct handling and documentation.
• Connect hoses, pumps, and lines for bulk concentrate or juice and transfer product from the appropriate silo storage tanks to blend tanks.
• Build, assemble, and start up filters; open drums as needed and ensure all components are set up correctly for production.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain filter blankets, checking daily for holes or damage, and wash new blankets as required.
• Program and operate touch screens to control product delivery from silo rooms to blend tanks, following blending schedules and instructions.
• Follow blending sheets carefully, add the correct ingredients in the proper sequence, and accurately record all amounts used.
• Obtain blend tank samples and deliver them to the quality laboratory for testing, following quality department instructions for any blending adjustments needed to bring product into specification.
• Complete blending sheets and all associated production records accurately and ensure they are forwarded to the QA/Blending department for review.
• Maintain continuous sanitation and cleanliness of the blending area throughout the shift, keeping equipment and work spaces organized and free of contamination.
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) sanitation of all blending lines, tanks, and equipment according to schedules and procedures.
• Remove empty barrels and bins from the batching area and transport them to outside storage areas or trailers as required.
• Receive and unload tankers of bulk concentrates when needed, ensuring correct handling and documentation.
• Complete scheduled sanitation and line CIP activities in accordance with company policies and safety requirements.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, immediately report any non-compliance, product protection concerns, or food safety issues to management, and participate in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times while on duty.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support production and quality goals.

Essential

Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-moving packaged goods environment, preferably in beverage production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes, including batching, blending, mixing, and general production activities.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, and hygiene practices in a food or beverage production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production schedules, blending sheets, and laboratory testing instructions.
• Solid comprehension of production scheduling and laboratory testing requirements to ensure products meet specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to…