Blend Station Operator

Piping Rock • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs specialized and routine blending activities according to established formulas and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED and/or equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.
• Annual Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Annual Safety Training
• Battery Acid –MSDS
• Code of Conduct
• On-Boarding
• Role specific training as indicated in the plant Training Tracker and/or Safety Matrix
• Sexual Harassment Avoidance
• Vitamin D3 in Corn Oil – MSDS
• Ability to add and subtract decimal numbers.
• Ability to accurately use a calculator.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, write and perform math problems.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire.
• Moderate physical activity, requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day and up to twelve (12) hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform work onsite and be comfortable in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.
• We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiently operate the equipment used to produce blends.
• Stage and verify scales.
• Perform calibration check on scales.
• Weigh the components and pre-mixes small blends and other components that require pre-mixing.
• Prepare raw material for blending, adding any pre-mixed components, mixing the blend and preparing for finished product.
• Palletize finished goods.
• Clean blend station equipment, utensils and work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• Pet insurance
• fun and exciting company events
• Summer Picnic
• Festive Packages
• Holiday Celebrations
• associate referral bonuses!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees