Blending Mixer - Midnight Shift 11p-7a

Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth. We have an opening for a Blending Operator position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth.

A Blending Mixer is a vital member of our production team, assists in creating blends for our famous Kars and Second Nature products.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Safely and effectively operate Hi-Lo truck
• Conduct quick math skills to ensure consistent results
• Use computerized system to look up the specific trail mix combinations and calculate the order totals to be made for the day
• Test product to determine what’s within quality standards of sale or to be recorded and discarded
• Support sustainability goals by safeguarding ingredient requirements and regulating temperature levels to reduce waste
• Conduct consistent updates to tracking logs for inventory, quality checks, order schedule, waste management, and more
• Calculate and log the differences in inventory-equipment, fresh, raw, roasted, melted etc product to ensure proper blend
• Follow exact blending plan to ensure consistency
• Adhere to FDA, SQF (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Preform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/equivalency
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck standing or sitting (required)
• Must have and prove basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to read and write in English proficiently
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for 8-10 hrs
• Walking up and down stairs
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high.

Midnight Shift 11p-7a Monday through Friday. Qualified candidates must be willing and able to work daily overtime as well as weekends as needed.

The starting pay rate is $16.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium for afternoon.

Kar’s Nuts – Madison Heights, MI

Location: 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products under the Kar's®, Second Nature® and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers® brands. Kar's® and Second Nature® are two of the best-selling trail mix brands in the nation, including the #1 selling Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix. Sanders produces premium confections, including its renowned Sea Salt Caramels, artisanal chocolates, baked goods, dessert toppings and ice cream and has retail locations in Michigan. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com/ to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.