Blending Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Blending Operator

Job Description

The Blending Operator plays a key role in food production by operating blending and processing equipment, accurately measuring and documenting ingredients, and supporting plant quality and safety standards. This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires strong attention to detail, adherence to food safety and hygiene requirements, and the ability to operate a variety of production and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate blending systems, product transfer systems, and cleaning (CIP) systems in accordance with approved procedures.
• Accurately measure and add ingredients to the blending system following approved blending instructions and recipes.
• Document all pertinent material information, including lot numbers, quantities, and locations, on the appropriate forms with a high level of accuracy.
• Operate laboratory equipment to test finished batches and verify that products meet required specifications.
• Operate material handling equipment such as lift trucks, drum dollies, and other tools as needed to support the blending process.
• Provide general support to plant production and quality activities as assigned by plant leadership.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of blending and CIP systems to resolve minor issues and maintain continuous operation.
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance on blending and CIP systems to help ensure reliable performance and minimize downtime.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of blending and CIP systems when required to address more complex operational issues.
• Operate processing systems and monitor critical control points (CCPs) to maintain product safety and quality.
• Adhere strictly to all food manufacturing and safety requirements, including maintaining excellent personal hygiene habits.
• Follow established safety procedures at all times to protect yourself, coworkers, and equipment.
• Work collaboratively across multiple departments, fostering cross-functional engagement to meet production and quality expectations effectively.
• Support inventory requirements and adjustments by following established processes and maintaining accurate records, as directed.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, with exposure to food production or food manufacturing processes.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Comfort and competence in using basic digital devices such as computers, tablets, and iPads to follow instructions and record data.
• Ability to follow safety procedures consistently and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English and comprehend simple instructions, procedures, and safety information.
• Physical ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that involve standing, climbing, bending, and other physical movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to operate and work around basic manufacturing equipment, blending machines, mixing machines, filling machines, packing line machines, cappers and sealers, sleeve labelers, wrap labelers, palletizers, and material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a food production and batching environment with strict hygiene and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory requirements and adjustments in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing equipment and processes is preferred.
• Experience with food production, food manufacturing, batching, mixing, and blender operation is beneficial.
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately to support precise ingredient measurement and blending.
• Capability to perform basic and advanced troubleshooting of blending and CIP systems is an advantage.
• Experience operating material handling equipment, such as lift trucks and drum dollies, is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Willingness to work fixed shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and maintain consistent performance in a repetitive production environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable, structured work schedule with a 2-2-3 shift pattern that provides regular extended time off, including three-day weekends every other week, supporting work-life balance. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, encouraging collaboration across departments and providing exposure to a variety of manufacturing and processing technologies. Team members can develop valuable technical and operational skills in food production while contributing to a reliable, high-performing plant culture.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that requires full personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards. The environment can become very hot at times, and work is performed on the production floor around blending, mixing, filling, packing, capping, labeling, palletizing, and material handling equipment. The position follows a fixed 2-2-3 schedule on either 1st shift (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), and employees do not rotate between shifts. Over a 14-day cycle, each employee works 7 days and has 7 days off, with Week 1 consisting of work on Monday and Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, and work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (48 hours), and Week 2 consisting of off Monday and Tuesday, work on Wednesday and Thursday, and off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (36 hours). The role requires wearing appropriate PPE, working on your feet for extended periods, and performing repetitive physical tasks in a busy production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, GA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.