Blending Operator II

About the role

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family‑owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant‑quality products to America including single‑serve grab‑n‑go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten‑free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary

Responsible for the efficient and accurate mixing, blending, cooking of raw ingredients. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

Responsibilities

• Primary processor of finished food‑grade products while operating large‑volume kettles and mixers.
• Work with an assistant on the processing lines, and/or at periodic times.
• Ensure product quality adherence: solids, verifying ingredients, instrument calibration, magnet inspections, chart recorder accuracy.
• Strictly follow blending recipes and HACCP steps to meet pre‑determined standards, with attention to Quality and Food Safety (Allergen Control).
• Learn, operate, and adjust multiple in‑line pieces of processing equipment, including processing kettles, in an organized manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance, upkeep, and follow‑through on equipment maintenance; collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment performance.
• Apply basic light‑industrial and machine‑troubleshooting skills.
• Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches produced.
• Work closely with QC and QA on all new and existing processes.
• Communicate effectively within department to ensure the most efficient and productive processing possible.

Education and Experience

• One‑year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and chart recorders.
• HACCP Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability
• Discounts on Blount products at company retail locations

Pay

$20.00 to $20.50 per hour

Schedule

First shift position, start time is 4:45 am.