Blender Apprentice

Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications.

• None

• 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