Blender

Sun Orchard LLC•Haines City, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Blender Operator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of a blender for the production of food and beverage products. This role involves operating computer-based automated blending, pasteurizing, finished products, and CIP systems, while maintaining sterility of the Pasteurizer. The operator will keep accurate logs of daily activities, maintain inventory and shift reports, and troubleshoot blending equipment and related lines. Administrative tasks, periodic tear-down of pasteurizers and lines, and verification of ingredient staging are also key responsibilities. The position requires close collaboration with other team members, clear communication regarding product changes or issues, and performing lab tests to support the blending process. Adherence to GMP, Safety, SOP, and HACCP procedures is mandatory. The role also involves using mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot equipment, performing tanker unloading, and maintaining a clean work environment. Specific duties include flavoring juices/drinks, identifying spoiled products by smell, entering confined spaces, training new blenders, cross-training in other jobs, and assisting other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient communication
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to read and interpret basic instructions
Attention to detail with ability to understand technical tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Food or beverage production experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Operate computer-based automated blending, pasteurizing, finished products, and CIP systems.
Maintain sterility of Pasteurizer.
Keep accurate legible logs of all daily activities.
Maintain daily inventory and shift reports.
Troubleshoot all RTS blending equipment and related lines.
Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
Work well within a team environment.
Perform periodic tear-down of all pasteurizers, valves and lines associated with the system.
Verify the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped/pumped for the Blender’s production.
Works closely with the other Blenders, System Operators, Supervisors, and fellow team members while supporting their needs.
Follows instructions and communicates product changes, clean ups, or any problems that deviate from the schedule or hinder efficiencies.
Performs lab tests to support the blending process (including pre-checks) and logs them manually and/or electronically.
Documents accurately and timely.
Follows GMP, Safety, SOP and HACCP procedures.
Uses mechanical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting valves, pumps, meters, solenoids and valve matrix.
Performs tasks in outside tanker unloading as needed.
Maintain a clean environment in the blend room, pasteurizer room, control room and tank room.
Must be able to flavor juices/drinks.
Must be able to sense, by smell, whether or not juices/drinks are spoiled.
Must be able to physically enter restricted, confined spaces including blend tanks and other tanks.
Must communicate well, verbally and in writing.
Must learn how to train new Blenders.
Must be willing to cross train in other jobs.
Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
Assist other departments as required.