Blender Operator

We are seeking a skilled Blender to join our production team at Hearthside Food Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper products are accurately weighed, blended, and labeled according to customer specifications.

• Comprehend Blend Sheets and precisely weigh product according to batch specification
• Perform routine cleaning on blending equipment and containers
• Transport bulk product by operating pallet jack
• Perform visual quality check to ensure bulk product is not defective or damaged
• Input data into the inventory control system computer program
• Read and record product codes
• Create proper product tags using inventory control system
• Report any issue to Support Lead
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure maximum process efficiency
• Focus on detail of product
• Be willing to work overtime when required
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Food industry experience preferred
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic Math skills, Addition & Subtraction
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiar with basic hand tools
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
• Basic computer skills

• Follow all current and future safety policies at all times
• Participate in all safety training and pass written exams
• Wear safety glasses, hair net, ear protection, and smock at all times while in the production/warehouse area
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately to the proper person
• Provide post-accident drug screen

• Continuously stand and walk
• Frequently bend/stoop, squat, twist, push/pull, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally climb to a height of approximately 10ft
• Frequently reach above shoulder level
• Frequently carry/lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation
• Frequently use head and neck in flexing and rotating
• Continuously be around moving machinery
• Frequently be in dusty conditions and exposed to cleaning solvents, lubricants, and chemicals