Description Job Summary: Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: • Weigh/measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements • Maintain and ensure adherence to sanitation practices • Follow procedures put in place to maintain a safe working environment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). • Work with the Lead Blender and Quality Assurance team as needed to solve problems and maintain efficient production. • Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing • Complete required documentation on the Batch Sheet per product specifications • Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) • Unload mixtures into containers • Add/mix ingredients for processing using blending machinery • Safely dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools • Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards • Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation • Operate machines to mix or blend ingredients per product specifications • Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP's) for area of responsibility • Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: • Able to use basic math skills and equipment to weigh and measure ingredients • Able to apply standard production techniques, procedures and criteria • Able to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner • Able to work independently as well as in a team • Able to adapt to flexible production situations and workflow Education and Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • 1 year of food manufacturing experience preferred • HACCP training course completion preferred • Forklift operator certification preferred Physical Requirements: • Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness. • Must be able to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden skid/pallets and ingredients. • Able to sit and stand for long periods of time. • Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, kneel and twist.