Blending Operator

We are looking for motivated individuals to assist our food production plant in Orangeville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 11pm – 7:00am

Pay: Starting at $18/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES FOR ALL WORK CENTERS: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

•  Work on a team to provide production and sanitation support
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations provided by the company and government
• Ability to work in all assigned areas of production and perform relief duties when required
• Ensure that the Master Sanitation Schedule, good organization, and housekeeping is consistently completed
• Ensure that all documentation is completed and verified daily
• Work effectively as part of a team and display a positive attitude
• Be cooperative and take initiative to ensure smooth operations
• Perform other duties/projects as apparent or assigned
• Become forklift certified, if applicable
• Use manual pallet jacks
• Ability to read, understand and complete SOP’s and company documentation
• Participate and perform in Clean in Place (CIP), housekeeping, and chemical use
• Flexibility to be cross trained, adaptable to move between work centers
• Equipment assembly and setup
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to function and perform in wet and dusty environment with varying temperatures
• Label to packaging standards
• Ability to work in elevated platforms (varying heights)
• Ability to work with allergens present (ie. soy, wheat, and milk)
• Work in a safe and responsible manner always, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules
• Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager
• Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager
• Meet all company requirements for training, including but not limited to Hazcom, Chemical Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, PPE, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Ergonomics, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES FOR BLENDING OPERATOR:

•  Kit and stage batches
• Weigh ingredients
• Dump and blend batches

PRODUCTION OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience within food production preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good math skills
• Computer data entry
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time
•   Problem solving and deductive reasoning
• Lift 50 lbs. repetitiously

Salary : $18