What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Technician I position at Biotics Research Corporation?
For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of the nutrition industry, renowned for our top-quality supplements and innovative product delivery systems. Our commitment to advancement is driven by our focus on research initiatives, unique product formulations, and unparalleled quality control. As a family-owned company with a rich history, we take pride in our valued partnerships with healthcare professionals, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of excellence.
This is a 1st shift position Monday-Friday, 5a-1:30p hours. This position is responsible for ensuring products are blended in accordance with FDA regulatory requirements as well as company procedures and policies.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Requirements and Skills:
This is a 1st shift position Monday-Friday, 5a-1:30p hours. This position is responsible for ensuring products are blended in accordance with FDA regulatory requirements as well as company procedures and policies.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Operating all equipment associated with blending. (Scales, blenders, powered picking-trucks, pallet jacks, sifters, ladders, and mills
- Examining and verifying raw materials to be blended, based on identifying recorded data on containers labels/tags and production batch records
- Follow batch record processing steps to ensure the correct ingredients and proper quantities are added per processing instructions
- Retrieve batches or raw materials that require a blending procedure from the staging location into the assigned blending room/area
- Preparing powders for mixing such as milling, pre-blending, and sifting
- Clean, assemble, disassemble, and troubleshoot basic blending equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe and ready to use.
- Must be able to climb step ladder to elevated height to perform blending and cleaning duties of the position
- Report any discrepancies to the Production Supervisor for resolution
- Correctly complete room and equipment logs before, during, and after a blending procedure is being performed
- Properly wear and use PPE’s (back support, safety glasses, strap harness, gloves, footwear, respirators, protective coverall) to perform the job
Work Requirements and Skills:
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English to perform necessary duties.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required for this position
- Previous or similar work experience is preferred, but not required
- Must demonstrate flexibility when re-prioritization is necessary
- Must be able to operate equipment required for the position (Scales, blenders, powered picking-trucks, pallet jacks, sifters, ladders and mills)
- Must be able to work overtime when the company deems it necessary
- Must be able to wear the necessary, job-related personal protective equipment to perform the job
- Ability to lift (up to 50-lbs), stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, stretch, step, climb occasionally during the duration of the shift
- 401(k) and contribution from company
- Incentive pay
- 16 days of paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and short/long-term disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Referral program
- Career growth path
- In-house product allowance
