1st Shift Blender Operator - Dry Ingredients

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a

1 st 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 :

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

Compensation Package :

50 Per Week!

To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com.

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.