We are seeking a skilled Blender Operator to join our team at Salm Partners, LLC. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe blending of meat products.

• Verify production menu and product specifications prior to start-up to determine formulation and blending needs.
• Assemble and set up blending equipment for production operation.
• Identify and gather ingredients for blending, including spices and additional ingredients.
• Verify and log raw meat vat information and ingredients.
• Load raw meat from hopper to blender and add ingredients per established recipe requirements.
• Monitor blend during mixing process and conduct process checks to verify blend consistency.
• Generate and apply blend labels to vats, including date, quantity, ingredients, and lot traceability information.
• Complete required paperwork, including batch sheets and rework usage log.
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble equipment as required.
• Perform daily and weekly sanitation duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, washing and wiping down equipment, and removing waste.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of 6 months experience as a Backup Blender Operator.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work rapidly and with high accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to achieve forklift certification.
• Ability to tolerate working in cool temperatures and with sanitation chemicals.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a USDA-regulated environment.
• Experience with meat blending operations or ready-to-eat processed meats manufacturing.
• Experience with formulating sausage to defined fat and moisture levels.

The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to work in a team setting. The noise level is usually loud, and the work environment is wet and slippery. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided when required.