Blender Operator (Night Shift, $23.83 Starting Hourly Pay)

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.


* Pay starts at $23.83 an hour


* $1,000 sign on bonus


* $1 night shift and $1 weekend premium


* Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire


* 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Follow work instructions and the batch record to verify all the ingredients are present before beginning the weighing and measuring process.


* Accurately weigh/measure each ingredient as specified in the batch record using computer-aided software; may also be done manually.


* Verify label information and load ingredient into the blender in the order specified in the batch record.


* Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.


* Maintain appropriate separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.


* Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.


* Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes; contacting Maintenance as needed.


* Accurately complete all required paperwork and transactions in a timely manner including batch entry logs, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.


* Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).


* Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.



* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.


* Safety Protocol
+ Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
+ Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
+ Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:


* High School Diploma or GED Prefered.

Experience:


* Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment required.

Certification/Licensure Required:


* Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified


* Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.

Skills Required:


* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


* Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.


* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.


* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organizatio...