Day Blend Operator

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:

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• 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
  

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

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• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• 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