Blending Technician I - Swing Shift

INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness • Benicia, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blending Technician I is responsible for blending raw material products according to production batch records. This role involves following mixing instructions, visually checking materials, entering lot numbers and quantities, and recording blending times. The technician must adhere to GMP and HAACP guidelines for food safety and complete batch sheets according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). They will also follow department SOPs/Forms, support housekeeping efforts, and help maintain a safe working environment by complying with company and state regulations. Additionally, the role requires operating standard warehouse equipment, including manual and electric pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, sit-down forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks, while adhering to OSHA regulations. The position is for a swing shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The technician must be a team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
• Solid math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements and safety standards for operating material handling.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Able to walk and stand on a constant basis (up to 8 hours per shift).
• Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis (3 to 6 hours per shift).
• Able to sit, squat, stoop, climb, kneel, and crawl on an occasional basis (up to 3 hours per shift).
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RedZone Operations Software and handheld devices (RF) a plus.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Blend raw material products according to production batch records.
• Use batch sheets and follow the mixing instructions to blend products.
• Visually check materials, item number, enter lot number and quantities for each batch such as the ingredients used and record the blending time.
• Follow GMP and HAACP guidelines to ensure food safety rules are met.
• Completes batch sheets according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Follow Department SOPs/Forms and support efforts in general housekeeping.
• Help maintain a safe working environment by complying with company and state regulations.
• Operates standard warehouse equipment (manual and electric pallet jacks, pallet wrapper, sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks) while abiding by OSHA warehouse equipment regulations and guidelines.
• Be a team player who is willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance for the employee, their spouse and eligible children
• Company paid AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match

What This Job Offers

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