Position: Blender Operator (Night Shift)
Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-Hour Shift)
Pay: $21.00/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential
Position Overview:
We are seeking a diligent Blender Operator for our Hendersonville, NC location. This role involves ensuring the correct blend of concentrates according to customer specifications, with a strong focus on food safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Follow blending guidelines as outlined on formula sheets to meet company and customer standards.
Match color, flavor, and other quality attributes of juice to control standards.
Perform quality checks (e.g., brix, acid, pH, sensory, color) and make necessary batch adjustments.
Operate computer touch screens to fill batch tanks with bulk ingredients.
Research inventory needs and correct batches using computer systems.
Utilize hand-held scanners to batch formulas and resolve batch-related errors.
Conduct sanitation of tanks and rooms; manage disposal or storage of empty containers.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Notify management of potential food safety concerns.
Maintain and follow all SQF requirements relevant to the position.
Participate in taste testing products as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform tasks in a production environment, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Occasional squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder height.
Ability to wear a dust mask and perform confined entry tasks using the LOTO program.
Must have good vision and hearing, with or without correction, to detect obstacles and potential dangers in a high-speed production environment.