Blender Operator 2nd Shift

Commercial Creamery Company•Jerome, ID

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Blender Operator is responsible for building ingredient batches, dumping them into blenders, completing all necessary paperwork accurately, and maintaining a clean work area. This role requires adherence to personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols, including Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and SQF. The operator actively participates in continuous improvement processes and may be assigned to other areas of the plant as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to work in hot and cold conditions
Must be able to climb on and off lift truck throughout shift
Need reading, writing, math, and computer skills
Complete knowledge of sifting, blending
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) lift truck
Be able to lift 50 pounds throughout shift
Must be mechanically inclined
Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
Must be able to move 200-pound barrels regularly
Must be dependable and trustworthy

Responsibilities

Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed
Keeps work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and SQF
Performs assigned tasks that do not endanger the environment and adhere to company and regulatory standards
Actively participates in the continuous improvement process
Builds production batches for your shift and the following shift
Uses a digital scale to weigh small amounts
Stacking 50 to 100-pound bags on pallets
Moving 200-pound barrels onto pallets
Watch for visual problems with ingredients
Dump-built batches into blenders according to manufacturing directions
Make sure all paperwork is accurate and completed
Use a forklift to take down empty barrels and pallets and set built batches up on blender and packet machine platforms
Sorts pallets
Blends batches according to manufacturer directions
Checks mill and screen condition for cleanliness and sanitize both before using
Pulls samples for lab approval, and runs line tests when needed
Makes sure products meet all specifications before packaging
Makes sure the blender is clean and has been swept thoroughly
When running vertical packet machines fill hoppers as needed and follow all sanitary practices
Record product numbers, lot, and batch numbers on the packet fill sheet
Keep work areas and utensils clean
Wash and sanitize blenders, sifters, mills, and floors when needed
Follow lockout procedures and safety practices, and use safety equipment
Follow the colored coding system
As needed, may be pulled to work in other areas of the plant