Blender

About the role

The Blender position is responsible for receiving, blending, and preparing raw tea materials to support production operations. This role ensures blends are produced accurately according to specifications while maintaining product quality, lot integrity, and inventory accuracy in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift, pallet jack and hoist to successfully run the bag slitting equipment to blend and process tea for the production lines.
• Checks and completes tea blend paperwork to verify the accuracy of each component.
• Repairs and tapes damaged bags of tea.
• Manually dumps tea as needed.
• Operates both North and South tea blending systems according to instructions.
• Moves tea hoppers to appropriate machine lines for production.
• Verifies correct blend is placed in the right location for each line.
• Completes rework activity as needed.
• Affords assistance in other areas of Blending, Warehouse or Production as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED, plus 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt to daily production needs and changes.
• Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to tolerate noise associated with production equipment and changing weather conditions (heat/cold/humidity).
• Ability to use personal protective equipment including company uniforms, hearing and eye protection.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day to monitor production.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits program! Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities! An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people. Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth. Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Pay

The anticipated starting wage rate for this position is $20.95-$22.40 per hour plus $0.60 shift differential.

Schedule

This is a full-time permanent role on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. Overtime may be available, depending on the needs of the business.