Production Operator

Cvista • Riverview, FL

5d

About The Position

The Blender / Production Operator prepares, measures, and blends food-grade and chemical ingredients according to approved formulations, production specifications, and manufacturing procedures. The role helps ensure product consistency, quality, and operational efficiency while complying with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), workplace safety requirements, and company policies. Responsibilities also include operating equipment, handling materials, maintaining accurate production documentation, and keeping the manufacturing environment safe and organized.

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to verify that machinery is operating properly.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials according to batch formulations and work instructions.
• Safely and efficiently operate blending, mixing, pumping, filtering, and transfer equipment.
• Verify ingredients, lot numbers, and quantities before blending.
• Follow production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor blending operations and make adjustments as needed to maintain product specifications.
• Accurately complete batch records, production logs, and related documentation.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and transferring finished products to designated storage locations.
• Clean tanks and equipment according to procedure.
• Collect production samples for quality control testing as required.
• Maintain accurate traceability and inventory records.
• Immediately report quality concerns, deviations, or non-conforming materials.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely handle food-grade ingredients, flavor ingredients, essential oils, and regulated chemical materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Receive and verify raw materials used in production.
• Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation.
• Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
• Perform routine inspections of blending and processing equipment.
• Identify maintenance issues and report them promptly.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and operational readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed