1st Shift Blender Operator - Dry Ingredients - Food Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Blender Operators to work in Dry Powder division.

The right candidate will have previous experience in blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers.

Work Schedule:

Training/Standard Hours:
1st Shift : 6:00am-2:30pm - Monday-Friday; OT and Weekends as needed

Job Summary: The Blender Operator is responsible for the accurate pre-weighing, loading, mixing and blending of dry powder ingredients, while monitoring equipment, documenting batch records (MMR), performing in-process checks, and working with the team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and product integrity.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and ensure blender systems/machinery and metal detectors are in proper operating condition before production begins
• Safely operate overhead hoist equipment and forklifts to properly position raw materials needed for production runs
• Load and dump raw ingredients into blender system following the MMR (batch ticket)
• Ensure blending process is completed according to client specifications following food safety and quality requirements
• Responsible for assembly, disassembly, cleaning and sanitizing of all blending equipment and packaging rooms; Perform general cleaning of blending room and blending room equipment, including wet clean operations as needed
• Assist in the line set up and preparation of packaging systems to fill product into packaging components in packaging rooms
• Operate bag sealing equipment such as the Fischbein and Thiele Sealer, ensuring proper seal integrity
• Monitor and support all quality measures, including overall visual bag inspection for seal integrity, coding and weight details, etc., reporting any errors or discrepancies to Production Supervisor immediately for resolution
• Palletize finished product appropriately for proper staging, storage or shipping requirements
• Complete real-time documentation of all quality attributes such as periodic quality checks, product identifying lot numbers, and ingredient data into quality documents
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
• Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in a mixer/blender role, preferably in food manufacturing
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
• This position requires reliability & punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team*

Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

1st Shift Blender Operator Pay: $22.00+ per hour (negotiable based on previous packaging operator experience)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!
• ...and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to View email address on click.appcast.io
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.

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