Blending Operator

Pharmavite • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

The Blending Operator checks ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity; transports ingredients to the mezzanine using a forklift; and charges blenders according to batch-record procedures. The role blends and processes products, discharges them into super sacks, verifies weight or volume, and transports sacks to the compressing area. It also uses the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to stage, charge, and yield products, and maintains accurate batch records, labels, and log books.

The operator cleans blending equipment and the blending room to required standards, including disassembling equipment with small hand tools and cleaning room surfaces and fixtures. The position operates a V-shell blender, Flexsift powder screening system, and oscillator/comminutor; may prepare solutions and trays for drying; and tests particle size and moisture to ensure product integrity and compliance. The operator maintains records concerning cleaning, checks, and product batches as required by FDA and Pharmavite procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments, potentially with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials.
• Ability to operate machinery or powered equipment and wear personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related experience.
• Prior experience as a production machine operator, utility worker, or in a similar role.
• A complete working knowledge of the blending operation.

Responsibilities

• Check ingredients for correct part number, lot number, expiration date, and quantity.
• Pull raw materials from the warehouse for product staging and accountability.
• Use a forklift to transport ingredients to the mezzanine and product sacks to the compressing area.
• Blend ingredients according to batch-record procedures and discharge product into super sacks.
• Weigh product to ensure correct weight or volume.
• Use MES to stage, charge, and yield products.
• Make accurate and complete entries on batch records, labels, and log books.
• Clean blending equipment and the blending room to required standards, disassembling equipment with small hand tools as needed.
• Operate a V-shell blender and Flexsift powder screening system to blend or dry-mix ingredients.
• Prepare solutions and trays of product for drying according to written procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Use an oscillator/comminutor to granulate and comminute product to the appropriate particle size.
• Operate machinery to test particle size and test product moisture levels.
• Maintain records of cleaning, checking, and product batches in accordance with FDA and Pharmavite procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Annual performance bonus may be included.
• Other wellness benefits.
• Total Rewards package and recognition program.
• Compensation for overtime hours worked by non-exempt employees in accordance with state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

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