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1st Shift Blender Operator - Dry Ingredients

1st Shift Blender Operator - Dry Ingredients

Fortress Nutrition, LLCNew Berlin, Wisconsin, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Blender Operators to work in Dry Powder division.

The right candidate will have previous experience in blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the company's need for overtime & weekend work as required.

Work Schedule : Standard Hours :

1st Shift (6 : 00am-2 : 30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed

Job Summary : The Blender Operator is responsible for the accurate pre-weighing, loading, mixing and blending of dry powder ingredients, while monitoring equipment, documenting batch records (MMR), performing in-process checks, and working with the team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and product integrity.

What You'll Do :

  • Set up and ensure blender systems / machinery and metal detectors are in proper operating condition before production begins
  • Safely operate overhead hoist equipment and forklifts to properly position raw materials needed for production runs
  • Load and dump raw ingredients into blender system following the MMR (batch ticket)
  • Ensure blending process is completed according to client specifications following food safety and quality requirements
  • Responsible for assembly, disassembly, cleaning and sanitizing of all blending equipment and packaging rooms; Perform general cleaning of blending room and blending room equipment, including wet clean operations as needed
  • Assist in the line set up and preparation of packaging systems to fill product into packaging components in packaging rooms
  • Operate bag sealing equipment such as the Fischbein and Thiele Sealer, ensuring proper seal integrity
  • Monitor and support all quality measures, including overall visual bag inspection for seal integrity, coding and weight details, etc., reporting any errors or discrepancies to Production Supervisor immediately for resolution
  • Palletize finished product appropriately for proper staging, storage or shipping requirements
  • Complete real-time documentation of all quality attributes such as periodic quality checks, product identifying lot numbers, and ingredient data into quality documents
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
  • Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.

What We're Looking For :

Required Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1+ year of experience in a mixer / blender role, preferably in food manufacturing
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food / beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety / quality programs such as GMPs
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot / feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
  • This position requires reliability & punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Compensation Package :

  • Starting Pay Rate - $20.00 per hour
  • Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >
  • 50 Per Week!

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
  • $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped !
  • AND more!
  • To apply to this position, please email your resume to .

    Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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