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Job title: Blending OperatorPosition Purpose:The Blending Operator I mixes raw materials to safely and reliably produce and package quality food ingredients. The Blending Operator I is responsible for general sanitation, computer entry and transactions in our ERP system, SAP, and accurately completes and maintains documentation.Principal Accountabilities * According to safety (personal and food) policies, practices and systems, set up, monitor and control process(es) i.e. blending. This includes staging, weighing, measuring and mixing raw materials, dumping and stacking. * Safely operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment i.e. shrink wrap machine. * Perform department sanitation responsibilities daily in a manner which promotes and ensures food safety. * Identify, troubleshoot and respond to process, product and equipment deviations. * Process ERP transactions using SAP, accurately complete and maintain process documentation. * Other job duties as assigned.Required: * High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of manufacturing experience OR an Associate's degree with one year of manufacturing experience * Food industry experience * Ability to life 50-60 lbs. intermittently. * Ability to wear a respirator as needed. * Ability to obtain forklift certification. * Ability to work overtime, 12 hour and rotating shifts as needed. * Ability to read, write and speak English. * Ability to use a computer and navigate basic programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook). * Excellent communication, both written and verbal. * Ability to follow documented processes i.e. SOPs. * Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and organization skills. * Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy. * Team player with ability to contribute ideas for continuous improvement. * Strong problem solving and decision making ability.Preferred Experience: * SAP experience * Experience in a food processing facility * Knowledge of food safety, GMPs and HACCP
