Blender Operator - 2nd Shift - FE Dump Room

Glanbia•Aurora, IL

40d•Onsite

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. This role operates production/cleaning equipment, completes daily production logs and reports including HACCP and cGMP forms, and verifies product integrity during the manufacturing process. The operator will perform equipment or product changeovers, ensure work areas are kept clean, and follow standard operating procedures and job safety guidelines. Communication with supervisors and plant managers regarding equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions is essential. The role also involves providing on-the-job training, ensuring quality control checks are completed and documented, and reporting food safety problems or risks of intentional harm. The position requires the ability to handle time stress related to fast-paced work and multi-task requirements. Additionally, the operator will liaise with other production personnel, perform safety inspections, troubleshoot defects, understand powder differences for allergen and flavor cleans, and assist in maintaining and promoting the safety culture. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn, including a lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
3+ months of manufacturing experience
Food manufacturing experience preferred
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 their production supervisor or someone with authority to initiate action.
Identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products and report unauthorized persons.
Handle time stress related to fast-paced work and multi-task requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Liaise with other production personnel to ensure that production plan is being followed.
Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines.
Troubleshoot defects and own the quality of the products.
Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans.
Communicate with the appropriate leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues.
Fill out all documentation correctly and clearly.
Assist in maintaining/promoting our Safety Culture.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves.