Dry Production Blender Operator

Illes Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Dry Production Blender Operator operates assigned production equipment to produce finished goods safely and efficiently, in accordance with process, quality, schedule, BRC, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company SOPs, quality standards, and time sequences. The role learns blending operations, supports production activities, and performs assigned tasks under direction while developing proficiency on production equipment. Some duties require further training, hands-on experience, demonstrated proficiency, and supervisor approval before being performed independently. The operator is expected to act in alignment with ILLES Foods’ core values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership. The position is permanent, full-time, and non-exempt, with hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work involves lifting and carrying materials, pushing or pulling loads, climbing steps and ladders, and continuous standing. Temperatures vary from 55 to 110 degrees. ILLES Foods describes itself as a family-owned, woman-run business specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutions and serving food service chains, manufacturers, and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. The company offers career development, mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Product blending experience is preferred; food industry experience is required or expected as stated in the posting.
High school education or equivalent, or the ability to obtain it within the specified time.
Ability to meet production schedules and maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to follow GMP, BRC, and safety procedures and maintain clean work areas.
Verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate issues with supervisors and the team.
Active listening and ability to follow instructions, feedback, and batch directions accurately.
Ability to verify materials, labels, and batch components accurately.
Flexibility to support production across departments, facilities, product lines, and equipment platforms as business needs require, within one's skills and qualifications.
Digital literacy to document production data accurately in ROSS and RiteTime.
Critical thinking to identify and resolve basic equipment or process issues.
Ability to collaborate with the team and align work with production flow.
Ability to address minor issues professionally and escalate when needed.
Ability to continuously lift up to 50 pounds vertically from various heights.
Ability to carry up to 55 pounds horizontally over distances up to 15 feet.
Ability to horizontally transfer force up to 100 pounds using a sled.
Ability to continuously ascend and descend steps and ladders up to 12 inches, and climb ladders up to 16 rungs.
Ability to stand continuously.
Ability to work in temperatures varying from 55 to 110 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Product blending experience.

Responsibilities

Verify raw materials, containers, and labels against batch sheets and report discrepancies.
Add ingredients in the correct sequence according to batch instructions.
Operate designated small blenders and support equipment after training.
Support production activities across departments, facilities, product lines, and equipment platforms as business needs require, consistent with skills, qualifications, and level.
Perform basic equipment assembly, disassembly, and setup when trained and as business needs require.
Monitor production processes and notify leadership of equipment or quality concerns.
Inspect materials and finished products for quality and packaging compliance.
Stack, label, and move finished goods.
Operate powered industrial equipment when trained and authorized.
Document production activities accurately in RiteTime and ROSS after training.
Check screens and magnets after product transfer and document findings.
Clean and sanitize equipment according to GMP, food safety, and safety requirements.
Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Follow safety, quality, food safety, GMP, and company policies.
Maintain consistent attendance and workplace professionalism.