Mix & Blend Operator

About the role

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Responsibilities

• Carry out equipment set up in accordance with Task Breakdown Sheets (TBS) and Job Instructions (JI).
• Transfer ingredients into and out of storage as needed.
• Stage and prepare ingredients for batch production.
• Mix ingredients according to batch sheets.
• Maintain constant levels of product to packaging plant.
• Monitor and correct process parameters as needed.
• Utilize machine interfaces.
• Perform sampling of each batch for Quality Assurance purposes.
• Operate clean in place systems and perform sanitation duties as needed.
• Unload tankers and manage storage tanks.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed at all times.
• Ensure all GMP and safety regulations are followed continuously.
• Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety harnesses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves and aprons.
• Report food safety issues to their supervisor and or the Quality Assurance Department.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Six months plus food processing and/or production experience preferred.
• Ability to become certified forklift operator.
• Certification from Better Process School preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate with moderate supervision, be detail oriented, and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Self directed, critical decision-making skills, creativity.
• Basic technology programming (database setup, setting up defaults), understanding of automatic systems and controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot automatic machine problems.
• Basic computer knowledge (ability to operate window based systems).
• Ability to push up to 300 pounds and pull up to 500 pounds with mechanical assistance, and lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds frequently.
• Ability to learn Plant master and SAP application.
• Ability to work safely with automatic chemical dosing systems.

Skills

• Ability to operate with moderate supervision, be detail oriented, and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Self directed, critical decision-making skills, creativity.
• Basic technology programming (database setup, setting up defaults), understanding of automatic systems and controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot automatic machine problems.
• Basic computer knowledge (ability to operate window based systems).
• Ability to push up to 300 pounds and pull up to 500 pounds with mechanical assistance, and lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds frequently.
• Ability to learn Plant master and SAP application.
• Ability to work safely with automatic chemical dosing systems.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Pay

• Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 3 or 4 days per week.
• Front Half Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 6am-6:30pm
• Back Half Days: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am-6:30pm
• Front Half Nights: Every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6pm-6:30pm
• Back Half Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6:30pm