Production Operator - Blending

Overview:

The Operator prepares, blends and mixes ingredients for product according to batch sheets and formulas.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to accurately record data
• Ability to read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures for food grade products
• Analytical skills required
• Must be able to work weekends, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand on your feet constantly during your shift and work in humid environment that fluctuates from warm to cold seasonally.
• Routinely work from ladders.
• Must be able to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs.
• Position requires frequent lifting, reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the pasteurizer/processor to ensure timely delivery of product to the fillers.
• Familiar with proper operation of the blending, product transfer, separation, and some pasteurization equipment.
• Monitors and documents chemical concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of equipment.
• Responsibilities include up to and including cleaning and sanitizing all silo tanks, vats, lines and fillers.
• Prepares blends and mixes as needed for production according to batch sheets and formulas.
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation during processing to include: efficiency and downtime reporting, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Master Sanitation documentation, SQF, blend and batch sheets and other documents as needed to meet regulatory requirements.
• Stages and prepares ingredients for blending.
• Works closely with the laboratory to ensure products are formulated and tested to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for taking and documenting all product samples to the lab as necessary.
• Works closely with milk receivers to ensure proper product rotation of raw milk inventory.
• Must keep work area and machines clean at all times.
• Must complete all assigned paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per department schedule.