Blender 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Overview : This position has primary responsibility for supporting the production line by efficiently mixing finished products (liquid batching) and maintaining the highest possible food safety and customer taste and appearance quality standards while performing all blend room operations.

First Shift : 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows

• Required to taste food products that may contain food allergens including but not limited to (example : tree nuts).
• Operate within safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and adherence to job specifications including but not limited to : ensuring that all surfaces that will contact product (piping, utensils, vessels) were sanitized and ready for operation and following batch sheet instructions without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved and recorded on the batch sheet.
• Operation of blending equipment including but not limited to : pump stations, breddos, PLC / flow systems, support systems (water, sugar, concentrates, etc.) blending tanks, etc.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate records including but not limited to : batches produced, ingredients utilized by lot code, processing parameters, and final batch results.
• Required to utilize oldest ingredient inventory first (FEFO) any discrepancy must be communicated to the Operations Manager Quality and Compliance or department team lead and production personnel.
• Stage and arrange ingredients for blends and return to appropriate storage areas when blending is completed.
• Ensure that all ingredients are stored appropriately to GMP guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare samples for batch analysis and verification to be completed by the lab.
• Conduct pipe swings as required for distribution of blends to production lines.
• Conduct calibration of scales prior to start-up.
• Successfully conduct and implement all policies and procedures in regards to customer and company standards / specifications, quality requirements, Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Assist in housekeeping, cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities and maintain work areas in the blend and lab rooms.
• Fills in on any lines or projects as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.