Blender operator

RTS SYSTEM OPERATOR 1 / BLENDER Job Type

• Full time
• Night Shift, 8-12 hours
• 5 to 7 days per week
• $23.55 to $26.18, hourly rate

What you’ll do

• Operate computer-based automated blending, pasteurizing, finished products, and CIP systems.
• Must maintain sterility of Pasteurizer.
• Keep accurate legible logs of all daily activities.
• Maintain daily inventory and shift reports.
• Troubleshoot all RTS blending equipment and related lines.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Lead Blenders as necessary.
• Performs periodic tear-down of all pasteurizers, valves and lines associated with the system.
• Verifies the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped / pumped for the Blender’s production.
• Works closely with the other Blenders, System Operators, Supervisors, and fellow team members while supporting their needs.
• Follows instructions and communicates product changes, clean ups, or any problems that deviate from the schedule or hinder efficiencies.
• Performs complex tank, hose / line connections to redirect flows as required.
• Performs lab tests to support the blending process (including pre-checks) and logs them manually and / or electronically.
• Documents accurately and timely.
• Follows GMP, Safety, SSOP, SOP and HACCP procedures.
• Uses mechanical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting valves, pumps, meters, solenoids and valve matrix.
• Performs tasks in outside tanker unloading as needed.
• Maintain a clean environment in the blend room, pasteurizer room, control room and chilled tank room.
• Must be able to lift and / or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds with assistance from coworker during general clean-ups and maintenance.Specific vision abilities
• required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to flavor juices / drinks.
• Must be able to sense, by smell, whether or not juices / drinks are spoiled.
• Must be able to physically enter restricted, confined spaces including blend tanks and other tanks.
• Must communicate well, verbally and in writing.
• Must learn how to train new Blenders.
• Must be willing to cross train in other jobs.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain caustic and acid tanks.
• Assist other departments as required.
• Must wear slip resistant, steel-toe shoes / boots.
• Active participation and support of the plant safety program is required.
• Regular attendance required.
• Must interact cordially with co-workers.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must pass Basic Skills Assessments for the position.
• Must be able to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to convert weights and measures.
• Must be able to read, interpret and follow written instructions, including recipes, safety information, SOP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP and GMP’s.
• Must be able to learn and understand flow patterns and hook-ups required to get juice products from tanks, bins and drums to blend tanks.
• Must be able to calculate ingredients needed to make required batches.
• Must be able to obtain a Class "B" FNG Forklift Operator license within 30 days.
• Must be familiar with CIP processes and flow panels.
• Requires the ability to read and understand process flow diagrams.
• Blending or system operator experience preferred.
• Food processing or manufacturing experience helpful.
• Due to the significant amount of steps / stairs contained in our production facility, employees must have the ability to navigate steps / stairs in a safe manner.

Last updated : 2024-06-11

Salary : $24 - $26