Blending Operator I
About The Position
Blending Operator I is responsible for the efficient and accurate mixing, blending, and cooking of raw ingredients. This role involves operating large volume kettles and mixers to produce finished food-grade products. The position requires strict adherence to blending recipes and HACCP steps to ensure quality and food safety, including allergen control. The operator will work with an assistant on processing lines and may be responsible for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of processing equipment. Collaboration with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams is essential for process improvement and equipment performance.
Requirements
- One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and chart recorders.
- Basic light industrial skills and machine troubleshooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- HACCP Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Primary processor of finished food grade products while operating large volume kettles and mixers.
- Work with an assistant on the processing lines, and/or at periodic times.
- Product quality adherence: solids, verifying ingredients, instrument calibration, magnet inspections, chart recorder accuracy.
- Strictly follows blending recipe and HACCP steps to ensure correct completion of all recipes to pre-determined standards, while attentive of Quality and Food Safety (Allergen Control).
- Ability to learn, operate and adjust multiple in-line pieces of processing equipment including but not limited to processing kettles while working in an organized manor.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance, upkeep and follow through on equipment maintenance.
- Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment performance.
- Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches produced.
- Work closely with QC and QA on all new and existing processes.
- Communicate effectively within department to ensure most efficient and productive processing possible.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k with Company match
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
- Education Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
