Blend Operator

Maola Local Dairies•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blend Operator is responsible for strictly adhering to all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor, the Blend Operator is responsible for batching in the production of finished dairy goods. This position is also responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment to mix and blend ingredients according to specified methods.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
Basic Computer Skills.
Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

Responsibilities

Responsible for rework protocols to ensure they are completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Follows mix batching schedule and ensures that all raw batching is completed in accordance to formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes.
Closely monitors the dairy production process and follows Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products. Monitors fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscopy and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; reports immediately any out of spec batches.
Ensure that all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the HACCP Plan.
Operates and monitors blending equipment, making adjusts when necessary, and performs troubleshooting with ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
Ensures that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the blending process.
Maintains compliance and ensures that all raw ingredients and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and in accordance with regulatory standards.
Maintain communication and cooperation with other employees, supervisors/managers, and departments; notify appropriate personnel of any issues or concerns that may reduce efficiency and/or quality of production.
Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of blending equipment. Accurately prepare and maintain batch records, and all area paperwork, along with legal charts and documents.
Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Other duties as assigned.