Blender

Duties & Responsibilities: Works in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Obtains raw ingredients and other necessary materials to perform work and properly utilizes Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect raw materials usage. Pumps and blends concentrate in accordance with recommended formulations provided by the Quality Assurance Department. Operates pasteurizers to ensure products are pasteurized in accordance with product specifications and safe food processing guidelines. Completes blend sheets and associated paperwork in a timely, accurate, and legible manner. Obtains tanker samples in accordance with Company's policies and procedures and delivers samples to Quality Assurance Department for testing. Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department. Maintains solid communication with Production, Planning, and Quality Assurance throughout the process and during shift changes. Washes and sanitizes silos, tanks, and production lines using approved CIP methods. Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of and ability to operate complex and basic tools. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure. Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; ORAt least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Must attain within seven(7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials. Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch. Must be able to lift 50 - 70 pounds.