Blender Operator (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety processes and procedures.
• Inspects product to verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Records all ingredients received and used during each shift.
• Measure and blend ingredients according to batch sheet instructions and monitor blending process.
• Operates auxiliary equipment associated with the operations of the machine including but not limited to weigh scales, conveyor systems, etc.
• Ensures blender is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes production problems and assists team members in solving them.
• Maintains process control paperwork.
• Ensure test pieces are fed through metal detector per SOP frequency.
• Ability to make weight adjustments on filler/Control seal bar temperature / dwell time and pressure.
• Ensure product is being fed through metal detector. Ensure test pieces are fed through metal detector per SOP frequency.
• Operates other packaging related equipment such as conveyors, tape machines, hand jacks, etc.
• Sets up and break down of machine(s). Correctly disassemble blender, sifter, cluster collector/Clean and sanitize equipment and work area.
• Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g, scale verification, batch blend, time blend).
• Train all new employees and general laborers on duties needed to maintain line.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Perform general labor duties assigned, and other duties assigned by management.