Blender

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Blender operates, maintains and troubleshoots all blending machines, such as airlocks, blowers, motors, lab equipment; measures bins, inspects bins, cleans floors, fills feeders, takes samples. The products product must meet BSM Co specifications. Any other duties as delegated by supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Is responsible for a variety of support and service functions including :

• Learn, operate, maintain and trouble shoot all blending machines, such as airlocks, blowers, motors, lab equipment, computers, etc.
• Blend flour from flour bins and operate a select-a-type panel board and / or computer interface, which controls the pneumatic transfer of product from bulk bins to packer, bulk trucks, bulk rail cars, etc.
• Direct the packers and advises what flour blend is in specific bins to be packed and which bags are to be used.
• Make adjustments and repairs to blending systems as necessary.
• Work with and interacts with truck drivers, packers and supervisors, sales staff and truck dispatchers, to assure that production and shipping schedules are met.
• Take bin inventory, inspects bins, cleans floors, fills feeders, takes samples, and any other duties as delegated by supervisor.
• Calculate figures to prepare reports and complete all required daily paperwork to track movement and disposition of flour.
• Work weekends as required.
• Print Loading Orders, input truck shipments and verify correct “Bill of Lading”, “COA” and “Vehicle Inspection Form” and complete any other paperwork for each load as needed
• This is not an all-inclusive list; the blender is expected to perform other duties.

DIMENSIONS

The Blender position operates on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, but may be required to work other hours as business dictates.

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency is required. No previous experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read, write and comprehend English and complete reports. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret memo, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to learn system functions, operations and process flow and be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevents any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance and Plant Manager have the authority to release product on hold.

SAFETY

TEAMWORK

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

DEPENDABILITY

Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must maintain working knowledge of Bay State’s product line and keep abreast of changes and upgrades of products. Must be able to type and have the ability to utilize computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet applications such as Office products and the Company’s BaySys system. Must be detail oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.