Dry Blend Machine Operator

Job description

Responsibilities (Dry Blend Operation):

• Operates blender according to the standard operating procedures. This includes start, speed/time adjustment, shutdown, and cleaning filter for dust control systems.
• Load blenders with pre-weighed pallets safely and in proper sequence.
• Safely loads product from Supersack into stainless steel totes.
• Operates packaging line equipment according to the standard operating procedures. This includes the Sifter, screw conveyor, bag fill, and heat sealing equipment.
• Safely loads totes of blended powders into place to supply the sifter.
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of their assigned work area.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of their assigned master sanitation (MSS) tasks.
• Perform scales weight verification, metal detector verifications daily to ensure working properly. Document findings.
• Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP's, HAACP, Allergen/Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.
• Proper labeling of all weighed materials/pallets, and partial containers returned to stock locations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Must be able to work in metrics (grams, kilograms) and able to convert weight measurements between lbs and kilograms.
• Must be willing to take instructions and adhere to company and departmental policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management team including assisting in production.
• Must perform sanitation, general housekeeping duties as assigned. Operator will properly document cleaning and Sanitation on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

Requirements:

• Be able to work independently.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Operator will be required to manage priorities.
• Must be forklift/ electric pallet walkie Certified.
• Must be able to lift, pull, push up to 100 lbs
• Basic math skills; which includes but is not limited to addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentages.
• May be required to work overtime as required.
• Manufacturing environment experience and knowledge of batching is preferred.