Blender/Batcher

MBV-CA LLC•Indianapolis, IN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Manually blend liquid and powder ingredients at a high rate of speed ensuring a high quality, efficient operation. The Blender operates various machinery for weighing ingredients, pumping ingredients into processing tanks, transferring liquid, and cleaning/sanitizing to Sanitation Standards.

Requirements

Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, is well organized, has a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to efficiently shift priorities.
Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Strong ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert metrics, as well as record, balance and check results for accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.
Follows policies and procedures.
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as work in a team.
Must be proactive.
Must have the ability to follow-up.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
One year of related experience.
Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be computer literate and proficient in math.
English proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed, with a focus on adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Maintain a clean work area.
Stage and verify ingredients for blending which includes verifying batch documentation, identifying discrepancies in batch documentation, assembling ingredients, weighing ingredients, performing blend calculations including metric conversions, properly handling partial ingredients, verifying ingredients, and recording data.
Must be able to document batch data with accuracy and legibility and ensure documentation is complete and fully in compliance at blending/processing and CIP areas.
Follow recipes to produce products of specified flavor, clarity, and/or color.
Follow established blend procedure to include mixing ingredients per instructions, gathering and recording required information, sampling and testing, and adding ingredients to premix tank.
Daily operation of machines which includes scales, processing systems, hoists, pumps, and all other related equipment.
Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks, plugging, or cavitations, and report malfunctions to leadership.
Troubleshoot issues with various processing equipment.
Manually monitor such things as carbonation, product temperatures, tank pressure, differential pressures, flow rates, and pump activity.
Communicates needs and issues clearly, both on shift and across shifts through proper shift pass-downs.
Clean in Place (CIP) Blend Tanks.
Chemical titrations and micro swabbing.
Clean out of Place (COP) processing fittings and other aids.
Understand batch hold times and plan when batching should occur.
Understand and follow recycling procedures for plastics, drums, and pallets.
Safely and efficiently operate Foamer.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
All other duties as assigned.
Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
Regular and punctual attendance.
To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.