Flavors Blender Operator - 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Drive a forklift to bring materials back and forth from the blender area.
• Verify and assure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
• Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
• Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
• Sampling of blended product.
• Packaging of product in the prescribed package weight.
• Filling out of daily production report to document production, quality, and performance.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the blender, sifter, and all support equipment.
• Sanitation of work station and surrounding areas.
• Disposal of trash and garbage dumpsters.
• Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
• Ability to maintain all performance standards.
• Skills and Requirements
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to:
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Write simple correspondence.
• Communicate with individuals and small groups
• Read, write and speak English.
• Mathematical Skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to complete Annual Operator Training
• Physical Demands /Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Must have ability to work and climb up to 60ft. above ground.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level is moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear a respirator after a Doctor’s approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.
• Salary range: $17.00 - $25.00
• The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.