Blender Operator- 2nd Shift

NLX Beverage Solutions • New Lenox, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader. Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success. The Blender Operator is responsible for the blending of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of blending as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality, and accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of work experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to ensure understanding of written procedures, safety instructions, technical documentation, and verbal communications
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of weights and measures
• Must be comfortable using a calculator
• Familiarity with basic computer systems and control interfaces
• Team-oriented attitude; respectful, approachable, honest, dependable, and adaptable to change
• Capable of resolving conflicts professionally
• Able to prioritize tasks and remain productive under shifting demands
• Follows both written and verbal instructions accurately
• Highly motivated, reliable, and hands-on with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Able to identify and address inconsistencies or quality issues with accuracy and precision

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of food production and food safety principles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all NLX established safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Learn, and adhere to all processing, changeover, clean-up, and sanitation procedures related to equipment and machines in the department, per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Practice safe, effective, efficient set-up and operation of all blending equipment to meet work order instructions
• Process work orders efficiently and accurately per instructions and the daily production schedule
• Create production batch samples of completed blends to facilitate Quality Assurance testing requirements
• Clean and sanitize machines, tables, processing rooms, and utensils per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine weights and measures and yield loss percentage after final blending process is complete
• Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the received work orders
• Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e.: equipment use, cleaning logs, Work Order (WO), etc.) legibly and accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times and have regular and reliable attendance
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.
• Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED