Blending Operator-Morning shift 7a-3p

About the role

We are seeking a Blending Operator to join our growing team at Kar’s Nuts Products in Madison Heights, Michigan. This role is crucial for our production team and plays a key part in our strategy to increase distribution, e-commerce, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high food safety standards by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Correctly rotate inventory to reduce the likelihood of spoilage.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by recording all essential information.
• Load and unload materials by hand and Hi-Lo.
• Safely and effectively operate Hi-Lo truck.
• Clean blending equipment and maintain a clean work environment.
• Understand cleaning processes and complete cleaning verification logs.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Preform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED; English proficient.
• Positive attitude.
• Self-directed; Ability to work well with peers and supervisors; Attention to detail; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Can stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Can walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment can be high.
• Employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment.
• This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

Additional Notes

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
• Kar’s Nuts – Madison Heights, MI Location: 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.
• This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including weekly pay, paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!
• Monday- Friday 7:00a - 3:00p. Daily and weekend overtime as needed 40 hours weekly.