Blender Mixer

_**YOUR RESUME NEEDS TO BE UPDATED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.**_
- _**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU, ALSO, MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS LISTED BELOW.**_
- _**THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FRUITS & FLAVORS.**_

We have an opening for a 2nd shift **Batching Operator **at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood. Second shift hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pay for 2nd shift begins at $21.00 per hour and you will work as a Helper, month two you will go to $22 per hour and become a Trainee. In month seven, if you are successful, you will go up to $23.00 per hour and work as a full Batching Operator. There will be another discretionary raise at 1 year, Some overtime may be required. Compensation includes full benefits after 30 days.

Batching Operators are responsible for inputting ingredients into a commercial food processor following precise procedures and formulas. Batching Operators ensure that safety guidelines are being followed and that production takes place in a very detailed but efficient manner. They work with ingredients including fruits, sweeteners and flavors.

**Duties include**: load ingredients manually (up to 50 pounds); follow precise instructions on formulas with no deviation; ensure proper amounts of pre-weighted ingredients are input by double checking amounts with a handheld calculator; follow good manufacturing practice guidelines to ensure food safety; pump liquid ingredients via a control meter into processors and help other Batching and Packaging Operators as needed.

**Skills required are**: team-work oriented; self-starter; dependable; responsible; attention to detail; good communication skills; ability to lift and pour 50 pounds; periods of standing and walking; ability to work in an alert and safe manner; ability to use a small handheld calculator for simple division; ability to communicate in English with co-workers in a respectful manner; ability to work overtime as needed; high school diploma or equivalent. Experience preferred in a food manufacturing production environment. **We are specifically looking for batching or mixing experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.**
- **A criminal background check and drug test will be required prior to employment.**_

Our goal is to find goal motivated, dependable and experienced individuals to join our family-oriented company. Our work environment includes growth opportunities, a safe work environment and company perks.

**About us**:

- **California Custom Fruits & Flavors, Inc.**_is a leading manufacturer of fruit and flavor bases for the yogurt, ice cream, and bakery industries. Located in Greenwood, IN., we are seeking goal-motivated, dependable, and experienced individuals. We are a family-oriented company with the opportunity for employees to develop existing and new job skills. There are tremendous job advancement opportunities for the right individuals. You will be required to prove yourself as a team member who goes above and beyond what is required.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Are you currently working? If yes, why do you want to leave your current position? If not, why are you not currently working?
- How much money will it take for you to come work for our company?
- Have you ever been fired from a job? If yes, what were the circumstances?
- How far do you live from California Custom Fruits & Flavors in Greenwood, Indiana?
- Please provide middle initial.

**Experience**:

- batching/mixing in manufacturing setting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person