Blend Operator - Days 4am-4pm

Job Description

General Purpose:

The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch

• Ensures the product is ready to dry

• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room

• Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications

• Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance

• Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices

• Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees

• Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)

• Attends and participates in safety meetings

• Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor

• Assists in accident investigations

• Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required

• Assists with duties in other departments as needed

Performs other work as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage

• Performs work independently, as required

• Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $24.35/hour