3rd Shift Blender

About the role

Responsible for efficiently mixing finished products while maintaining the highest possible food safety quality standards. Perform all control room operations such as setup, operate and maintain equipment to batch and process products; clean and sterilize equipment; and diagnose and troubleshoot problems in order to obtain maximum product flow without sacrificing quality and minimize waste.

Responsibilities

• Follow batch sheet without deviation while mixing product. Any deviation must be approved and all deviations must be recorded on the batch adjustment sheet.
• Ensure that sufficient product is blended and mixed as noted on the production schedule; if necessary, make additional batches as directed by supervisor or foreman.
• Record data on the mixer SIS form.
• Ensure that scanner procedures are followed correctly. Communicate discrepancies.
• Ensure that older ingredients are used first.
• Perform sanitation tasks between runs.
• Makes necessary approved adjustments, monitor gauges, equipment and temperatures.
• Keep records of batches made, ingredients used, and record processing parameters.
• Read daily production schedule and process orders in the established sequence. Notify supervisor of issues or discrepancies.
• Constant communication with supervisor, foreman, maintenance, QA, operators and other personnel as needed. Ensure communication and shift hand off to oncoming operator.
• For pre-shift preparation ensure that all surfaces that will contact product, i.e., piping, utensils and vessels are sanitized and ready for operation; ensure piping is properly closed.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner and turn in to appropriate personnel, fill out maintenance or safety work orders as needed. Ensure proper rework instructions are followed as directed by supervisor, foreman and/or QA; operate RF smart and JDE.
• Responsible for training other employees on all activities.
• For post operation, maintain good housekeeping, follow all GMPs and close out shift properly by passing along necessary information to next shift or to supervisor and/or foreman or sanitation.
• Leave area clean and orderly.
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Experience handling chemicals.
• Highly organized with the ability to meticulously follow procedures.
• Strong communication skills to interact with coworkers, other operators and management.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and expectations and SQF guidelines.

Skills

• General knowledge of how the mixture or adding certain ingredients will affect the overall product.
• Thorough knowledge of what each ingredient will bring to the overall property of the product.
• Ability to meticulously follow procedures.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$33.13 - Rate depends on progression, $33.13 at 100% progression to $23.19 at 0% progression

Schedule

• Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.
• Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ventura Foods may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted tools at certain stages of our hiring process, including identifying & sourcing candidates, reviewing applications and matched candidates on job boards and websites, and generating screening questions to help us work more efficiently and consistently.