Blending Operator

Company: COMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC.
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Compact Industries, Inc. is a family owned and operated company in St. Charles, Illinois - specialized in contract manufacturing, blending and packaging of powdered food products since 1963.Apply with us today to become a part of our growing team!Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Non-Exempt Sign-On Bonus.Blending OperatorFirst shift: 4:00 am - 2:00 pmSecond Shift: 2:00 pm - 12:00 amPURPOSE:Produce quality blended formulasBlending OperatorRESPONSIBILITIES:Daily:

• Review and understand the daily blending schedule and shift expectations
• Verify that the blender assigned is properly in use for the production schedule
• Direct the activities of the dumpers assigned to his/her blender
• Ask staging personnel for the formulas needed to run the blender
• Verify the formulas are correct and they correspond to the schedule
• Verify any other ingredients needed to prepare the batch, quantities, description etc.
• Verify every single quantity of ingredients according to formula sheet
• Scan ingredients into the blender
• Measure blending time, speeds, etc. for processing batches
• Take samples and wait for QA approval
• Complete the paperwork for each batch
• Coordinate with dump room to empty the blender and get the hoppers of products back to the loft
• Actively participate in blender cleaning: brush-out, sugar purge, wet wash
• Make sure the work area is organized, clean and free of debris at all times
• Follow all/every Safety and GMP regulations and proceduresOccasional:
  • Train new blender dumpers or new blender operators as needed
  • Participate in company inventory count and other assignments as needed.Requirements:Blending OperatorWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
    • Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs
    • Standing 98% of time
    • Walking 50% of time
    • Bending, twisting and stooping motions 80% of timeBlending OperatorCOMPUTER SKILLS:
      • Basic knowledge of RF scanner useBlending OperatorADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
        • Ability to speak, read and comprehend English: simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
        • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization, auditors, and sometimes customers.
        • Ability to direct a team
        • Ability to calculate simple mathematical figures
        • Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
        • Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot issuesBlending OperatorEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Preferred: high school diploma or general education degree (GED)Blending OperatorWORK EXPERIENCE:
          • One or more years of similar job experience or training
          • Experience in manufacturing is a plus
          • Experience working in a food environment is a plusPM18 PI133475741

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