Blender Operator (Night Shift, $26.15 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

17h

About The Position

The Blender Operator works a consistent rotating night-shift schedule from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role prepares and blends ingredients according to work instructions and batch records, using computer-aided software or manual methods to weigh and measure ingredients. The operator verifies labels, loads ingredients in the specified order, maintains equipment and a clean work area, and helps meet production goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime. The position involves working with dairy, nuts, and other ingredients and allergens, and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures, and food-allergen separation practices. The operator performs basic troubleshooting, contacts Maintenance when needed, identifies Critical Control Points, completes required production and cleaning documentation, and participates in shift exchanges and team meetings. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The listed starting pay is $25.15 per hour, with a $1 night-shift premium and a $1 weekend premium; the posting title states $26.15 starting hourly pay with shift premium included. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is also offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
At least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
Ability to obtain forklift and pallet jack certifications.
Ability to obtain Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused approach and dedication to meeting internal and external customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities and multitask, and ability to meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with colleagues and people inside and outside the organization.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Basic computer skills, including entering and retrieving computerized information.
Ability to exchange basic information, fill out forms and checklists, and copy data between records.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to work with dairy, nut products, and other related ingredients and allergens.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow work instructions and batch records to confirm all ingredients are present before weighing and measuring.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients as specified, using computer-aided software or manual methods.
Verify ingredient label information and load ingredients into the blender in the order specified in the batch record.
Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils, and the work area, meeting housekeeping and 5S standards.
Keep materials and equipment appropriately separated by food allergens.
Meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.
Perform basic troubleshooting of blending equipment and processes, and contact Maintenance as needed.
Complete required paperwork and transactions accurately and promptly, including batch entry logs, cleaning forms, room logs, and work orders.
Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as management may assign.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
8% 401(k) match and an additional employer contribution toward retirement through the employee-owned company’s ESOP.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal time off starting on the first day of employment.
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward expenses such as independent babysitters.
Wellness incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on the first day of employment.
Partners Helping Partners program offering support to employees facing hardship.
Night-shift and weekend pay premiums.