Blend Operator

SHIFT: 1st

HOURS: 4:00am-12:30pm=Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays. 

HOURLY PAY= $22.00 PER HOUR

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
• 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
• Competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Time Off Provisions, and more, available no later than one month after hire.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Blend Operator is responsible for strictly adhering to all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures during processing. Under the supervision of the Plant Supervisor, the Blend Operator is responsible for batching in the production of finished dairy goods. This position is also responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment to mix and blend ingredients according to specified methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for rework protocols to ensure it is completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follows mix batching schedule and ensures that all raw batching is completed in accordance to formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes.
• Closely monitors the dairy production process and follows Standard Operating Procedures for batching and processing products. Monitors fats, total solids, allergen, cryoscopy and other related items as they associate with processing dairy products; reports immediately any out of spec batches.
• Ensure that all pre-operational, system start-up, and in-process monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the HACCP Plan.
• Operates and monitors blending equipment, making adjusts when necessary, and performs troubleshooting with ability to resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Ensures that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to during the blending process.
• Maintains compliance and ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain communication and cooperation with other employees, supervisors/managers, and departments; notify appropriate personnel of any issues or concerns that may reduce efficiency and/or quality of production.
• Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of blending equipment. Accurately prepare and maintain batch records, and all area paperwork, along with legal charts and documents.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment including CIP/SIP & hand cleaning; Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic computer skills required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior experience in food manufacturing with blending/mixing equipment preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires reaching, handling, climbing, and near and far vision. Able to lift 75 lb. safely and repetitively, and push and pull up to 200lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment may be wet and slippery, with exposure to varying temperatures. Employees may come into contact with water, chemicals, and dairy liquids. Noise levels can reach up to 90 decibels, and the overall noise level is typically moderate to high.

Maola Local Dairies, owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

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