This position is responsible for the addition of raw materials to a blender to produce a quality finished product.
Responsibilities
- Drive a forklift to bring materials back and forth from the blender area.
- Verify and assure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
- Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
- Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
- Sampling of blended product.
- Packaging of product in the prescribed package weight.
- Filling out of daily production report to document production, quality, and performance.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the blender, sifter, and all support equipment.
- Sanitation of work station and surrounding areas.
- Disposal of trash and garbage dumpsters.
- Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
- Ability to maintain all performance standards.
Skills and Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to:
- Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Write simple correspondence.
- Communicate with individuals and small groups
- Read, write and speak English.
- Mathematical Skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to complete Annual Operator Training
Physical Demands /Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Must have ability to work and climb up to 60ft. above ground.
- Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level is moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
- The employee is required to wear a respirator after a Doctor’s approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.
Salary range: $17.00 - $25.00
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.
