Blender Operator - 1st shift

Kayem Foods, Inc.•Chelsea, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Blender Operator is responsible for reporting to the Production floor on time for their shift and ensuring they are properly dressed in the required PPE. This role involves reviewing and verifying blend sheets, checking meat and spices against written formulas, and verifying meat weight and type. The operator must follow all blending procedures as outlined in the production formulation, document all process and productivity information, and enter data into the MES system, reporting any issues encountered. Responsibilities also include performing lockout/tagout procedures for wash downs, completing the wash down of the blender, and preparing for the next blend in a timely manner. The operator must be able to stop the production line if necessary to address any problems immediately. Maintaining a clean, sanitary work area and adhering to safety practices and GMPs are crucial. The role also includes assisting the team with dismantling and assembling equipment, meeting with the supervisor at the end of the day, and being willing to be cross-trained within the department to cover other responsibilities as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to report to the Production floor in a timely manner for shift start
Ability to dress in the proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
Ability to review and verify blend sheets
Ability to check all meat and spices against written formula
Ability to verify meat weight and type
Ability to follow blending procedures as outlined in production formulation
Ability to document all process and productivity information
Ability to enter information on the MES system
Ability to report any problems
Ability to perform lockout/tagout procedures
Ability to complete wash down of blender
Ability to make the next blend in a timely manner
Ability to stop production line as needed to seek immediate attention to correct any problems
Ability to keep area clean, sanitary, and follow safety work practices such as and GMP’s
Ability to assist team in dismantling and assembling equipment
Ability to meet with the supervisor at the end of the day
Willingness to be cross trained within department to cover responsibilities if required

Responsibilities

Report to the Production floor in a timely manner for shift start and dress in the proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
Review and verify blend sheets and check all meat and spices against written formula
Verify meat weight and type
Follow blending procedures as outlined in production formulation
Document all process and productivity information
Enter information on the MES system and report any problems
When wash downs are required perform lockout/tagout and complete wash down of blender and make the next blend in a timely manner
Stop production line as needed to seek immediate attention to correct any problems
Keep area clean, sanitary, and follow safety work practices such as and GMP’s
Assist team in dismantling and assembling equipment
Meet with the supervisor at the end of the day
Be willing to be cross trained within department to cover responsibilities if required
Other duties as assigned