Blender Operator

About the role

The Blender Operator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of a blender for the production of food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer-based automated blending, pasteurizing, finished products, and CIP systems.
• 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.
• Periodically tear down all pasteurizers, valves, and lines associated with the system.
• Verify the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped/pumped for the Blender’s production.
• Work closely with the other Blenders, System Operators, Supervisors, and fellow team members while supporting their needs.
• Follow instructions and communicate product changes, clean-ups, or any problems that deviate from the schedule or hinder efficiencies.
• Perform lab tests to support the blending process (including pre-checks) and log them manually and/or electronically.
• Document accurately and timely.
• Follow GMP, Safety, SOP and HACCP procedures.
• Use mechanical aptitude to facilitate troubleshooting valves, pumps, meters, solenoids and valve matrix.
• Perform tasks in outside tanker unloading as needed.
• Maintain a clean environment in the blend room, pasteurizer room, control room and tank room.
• 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.
• Communicate well, verbally and in writing.
• Learn how to train new Blenders.
• Be willing to cross train in other jobs.
• Follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
• Aid other departments as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient communication.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Food or beverage production experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions.
• Attention to detail with ability to understand technical tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.