Machine Operator - Blender

Job Title: Blender

Department: Packing Department

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: Strike Force Staffing – Clifton, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Availability: Open Availability (including weekends and holidays as needed)

Number of Openings: 1Salary: $27.49

Work Environment: Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot/cold); food handling requiredSUMMARYThe Blender operates, maintains and troubleshoots all blending machines, such as airlocks, blowers, motors, lab equipment; measures bins, inspects bins, cleans floors, fills feeders, takes samples. The product must meet our client specifications. Any other duties as delegated by supervisorESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Is responsible for a variety of support and service functions including:

• Learn, operate, maintain and trouble shoot all blending machines, such as airlocks, blowers, motors, lab equipment, computers, etc.
• Blend flour from flour bins and operate a select-a-type panel board and/or computer interface, which controls the pneumatic transfer of product from bulk bins to packer, bulk trucks, bulk rail cars, etc.
• Direct the packers and advise what flour blend is in specific bins to be packed and which bags are to be used.
• Make adjustments and repairs to blending systems as necessary.
• Work with and interacts with truck drivers, packers and supervisors, sales staff and truck dispatchers, to assure that production and shipping schedules are met.
• Take bin inventory, inspect bins, cleans floors, fills feeders, takes samples, and any other duties as delegated by supervisor.
• Calculate figures to prepare reports and complete all required daily paperwork to track movement and disposition of flour.
• Work weekends as required.
• Print Loading Orders, input truck shipments and verify correct “Bill of Lading”, “COA” and “Vehicle Inspection Form” and complete any other paperwork for each load as needed
• This is not an all-inclusive list; the blender is expected to perform other duties.
• DIMENSIONSThe Blender position operates on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, but may be required to work other hours as business dictates.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalency is required. No previous experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to read, write and comprehend English and complete reports. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret memo, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsREASONING ABILITYMust have the ability to learn system functions, operations and process flow and be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSOn-going training to enhance performance in position as required. FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTSThe Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevents any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance and Plant Manager have the authority to release product on hold.