Quality Assurance Blender (Full-Time/1st Shift) Mankato, MN

Wis Pak Of Mankato • North Mankato, MN

401d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Blender at Wis-Pak of Mankato Inc is responsible for preparing syrup and other ingredients for mixing, ensuring compliance with established quality standards and procedures. This full-time position involves working under the supervision of the Lead Technician and requires effective communication and teamwork to maintain high-quality production standards.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and remain alert.
• Basic computer functions and forklift operation skills required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic mechanical ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food production or quality assurance roles.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation regulations in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize tanks and equipment to ensure company quality standards are met.
• Locate necessary ingredients in inventory and transport to syrup room for mixing.
• Blend syrup ingredients according to established standards and procedures.
• Unload sugar/concentrate trucks.
• Maintain records and logs of procedures, results, and problems.
• Sanitize tanks according to schedule.
• Interpret blending/sanitation schedule requirements and plan personal schedule accordingly to suit priorities.
• Periodically perform inventory checks and sort concentrates and syrups.
• Assure ingredient stock is rotated.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation and food safety regulations.
• Understand computer usage, commands, and how to troubleshoot Accoss and Conti-Mix.
• Communicate effectively and be a team player.
• Perform flavor changes.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Compliance with EEOC rules and regulations
• Use of E-Verify for employment eligibility confirmation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED