Blending Operator

At Heartland Food Products Group, we are seeking a skilled Blending Operator to join our team. As a Blending Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.

• Promote safety among team members and conduct yourself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times.
• Utilize food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe Quality Foods (SQF) good manufacturing practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Record production and test data for each food product batch, including ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
• Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
• Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
• Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or ribbon blender, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
• Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance to operations for adjustments and changeovers as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance work in alignment with manufacturing schedules and requirements.
• Develop problem-solving skills to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators of safety, quality, cost, and service.
• Maintain and complete documentation of permanent records for the company and its customers with a high degree of neatness and accuracy.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; and enrolled in an Associate's Degree in an Industrial Maintenance, Technology, or Automation and Robotics field.
• 1 year of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.
• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive culture and follow established values.
• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals and objectives.
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers, and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability are expected.
• Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job).
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency.
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must have good job performance and attendance records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds.