Blender - 1st Shift

PetIQ•Richland I, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will mix and blend pet care products in a safe and standardized way, ensuring each batch is accurate and done according to Standard Operating Procedures with quality mixes for production manufacturing standards.

Requirements

1+ year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend required paperwork in English.
Dependable, with reliable transportation is a must!
Must have a good eye for detail.
Meet and maintain production standards.
Proven successful history of working independently or collaborate in a group environment.
Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Must meet productivity standards; Complete work in timely manner and constantly seeks ways to increase productivity.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure, select and blend ingredients to meet Perrigo’s standards of product.
Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend).
Communicate all issues to management that could result in process delays or deviations, safety issues, or otherwise cause loss to the company or its associates.
Check pipes, doors, fittings, and hoses for loose parts.
Clean and sanitize equipment as necessary.
Review requisition and batch sheets to ensure all items, quantities and lot codes received are correct.
Perform scale audits and complete batch checklist.
Measure and blend ingredients into batch according to batch sheet instructions.
Monitor blending process.
Accurately completes all paperwork.
Places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
Adhere to all health and safety rules, standards and policies, including reporting any incidents to the Supervisor on duty.
Follows all company safety rules, policies, procedures and GMPs.
Reports machine malfunctions to supervisor.
Demonstrates a commitment and understanding of business policies and procedures.
Accurately maintains process records, work reports, and maintenance logs.
Cleans and maintains equipment and an organized work area.
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory of materials and equipment.
Obtain blending materials and components, including physically moving materials.