Blending Operator I

Department: Production (Dry Blending) Positions Supervised: None FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (min 40 hrs, weekend and evening work will be expected, as needed) Reports to: Blending Supervisor

About the role

The Blending Operator I performs and reports on operational related activities and utilizes technical skills to perform routine work using standard operating procedures related to food grade bacteria culture production.

Responsibilities

Able to perform the physical tasks and complete necessary paperwork associated with the following operations without guidance/supervision:

• Blending and packaging.
• Loading and unloading freeze dryers.
• Weighing ingredients, bulks and excipients.
• Cleaning rooms and equipment so they are suitable for production.
• Assemble/disassemble mill.
• Operation of the metal detector.
• Perform all master sanitation tasks associated with the department.
• Properly fill out room logs.
• Make corrections on documentation, adhering to GDP.
• Follows operating discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned areas.
• Monitor and using HMI for basic processes.
• Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes, and communication tools.
• Perform sanitation duties per established frequency and procedures.
• Comply with plant safety rules and maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preferred