Blender Operator - 1st Shift - FE Dump Room

Glanbia • Aurora, IL

77d • $18

About The Position

The Blender Operator is responsible for manually lifting and dumping 50lb bags of ingredients into the IBCs as well as adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities in the Dump Room. The role involves operating production and cleaning equipment, completing daily production logs and reports, verifying product integrity, performing equipment or product changeovers, ensuring cleanliness of work areas, and communicating with supervisors regarding equipment troubleshooting. The position requires on-the-job training for employees and adherence to safety and quality control measures.

Requirements

• Preferred High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred 3+ months of manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.
• Experience in food environment or consumer product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production/cleaning equipment.
• Repeatedly maneuver up to 55lbs of materials.
• Complete daily production logs and reports including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) forms.
• Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process.
• Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure the work areas be kept clean and free of debris and foreign material.
• Follow standard operating procedures and job safety.
• Communicate with immediate production supervisor or plant manager on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-job training for employees.
• Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented.
• Report food safety problems to the production supervisor.
• Identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products.
• Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines.
• Trouble-shoot defects and own the quality of the products.
• Understand the differences in powders and perform allergen and flavor cleans.
• Communicate with leadership regarding safety and quality issues.
• Fill out all documentation correctly and clearly.
• Assist in maintaining/promoting Safety Culture.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• FSA, HSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 19 Days Paid Time Off
• 6% 401K match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees