Overview
Blender Operator 2nd Shift Jobs in Jerome, ID at Commercial Creamery Company
Title: Blender Operator 2nd Shift
Company: Commercial Creamery Company
Location: Jerome, ID
Summary: Build ingredient batches and dump batches into blenders, properly complete all paperwork and keep the area clean.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and SQF.
- Performs assigned tasks that do not endanger the environment and adhere to company and regulatory standards.
- Actively participates in the continuous improvement process.
- Builds production batches for your shift and the following shift.
- Uses a digital scale to weigh small amounts.
- Stacking 50 to 100-pound bags on pallets, and moving 200-pound barrels onto pallets.
- Watch for visual problems with ingredients.
- Dump-built batches into blenders according to manufacturing directions.
- Make sure all paperwork is accurate and completed.
- Use a forklift to take down empty barrels and pallets and set built batches up on blender and packet machine platforms.
- Sorts pallets.
- Blends batches according to manufacturer directions.
- Checks mill and screen condition for cleanliness and sanitize both before using.
- Pulls samples for lab approval, and runs line tests when needed.
- Makes sure products meet all specifications before packaging.
- Makes sure the blender is clean and has been swept thoroughly.
- When running vertical packet machines fill hoppers as needed and follow all sanitary practices. Record product numbers, lot, and batch numbers on the packet fill sheet.
- Keep work areas and utensils clean.
- Wash and sanitize blenders, sifters, mills, and floors when needed.
- Follow lockout procedures and safety practices, and use safety equipment.
- Follow the colored coding system.
- As needed, may be pulled to work in other areas of the plant.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Must be able to work in hot and cold conditions and climb on and off lift truck throughout shift
- Need reading, writing, math, and computer skills
- Complete knowledge of sifting, blending
- Ability to operate (or learn to operate) lift truck
- Be able to lift 50 pounds throughout shift
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
- Must be able to move 200-pound barrels regularly
- Must be dependable and trustworthy
