Blender

This is a 6am-6:30pm schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation (C Crew).

Responsibilities

• Verify label information and load ingredient into the blender in the order specified in the batch record.
• Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.
• Maintain appropriate separation of materials and equipment by food allergens.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes; contacting Maintenance as needed.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and transactions in a timely manner including batch entry logs, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to be forklift and pallet jack certified.
• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to complete and pass required Wonderlic test.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications required to perform the job safely and effectively.
• Professional manner in dealing with others and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, including an 8% 401(k) match plus an additional annual retirement contribution.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education relevant to your role.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Partners Helping Partners program: employee-organized fundraisers to support colleagues in need.