Machine Operator/blending - Bolingbrook, United States - Solina USA

Solina USA

Verified Company

Bolingbrook, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - MO Blending
**Shift

10pm6am**The Blending Department Machine Operator is responsible for taking materials staged by the Preweigh personnel and adding them to the mixing blender to manufacture Saratoga's finished blends. The Machine Operator must follow documented cleaning and mixing directions to blend the product to specification. The position requires the ability to calculate and reconcile raw materials on batch cards for blending formulas. Additionally, this position requires HACCP Monitored Training to ensure full compliance to our food safety programs.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for safe operation of blending production equipment, and for the accurate mix of ingredients to deliver a product that meets the customers' expectations. Follows Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
The employee must ensure all production, quality and safety standards are followed at all times.
Follows Batch Card recipe and instructions for each blend
Ensures ingredient lot number is visible on batch cards
Follow allergen control procedures
Fills blender with raw materials according to specifications
Visually inspects materials to ensure no foreign materials or abnormalities exist
Starts machine to blend formula according to instructions
Operates and checks screen inside the Quadro, the magnets beneath the Quadro, the screens on the blender
Empties product into super sacks
Labels product correctly
Validates the proper cleaning of the blender and equipment
Follow GMPs
Other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned._

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions._
Must be able to read numeric signage in English
Must be able to read instructions written in English
Must be able to operate computers
High School diploma, preferred
Machine Operator experience, preferred
Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Procedures and other Food Safety and Quality requirements, preferred.
Knowledge and experience in Food Industry, a plus.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely
Must be able to frequently climb stairs
Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, reach, twist frequently during the shift
Ability to walk frequently within department, and ability to stand during the entire production shift
Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company
Must have visual acuity to perceive difference in color, and to operate machinery

EEO/AA Information
Saratoga is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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