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Shifts : graveyard

Location : Indianapolis, Indiana

Pay range : $20.25-$23.50 per hour / DOE

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment. All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee Discount

Vision insurance

Position Overview : Blend and mix juice from concentrate and base at a high rate of speed ensuring a high quality, efficient operation. The Blender operates mixing machines to blend ingredients into compounds for processing, loads ingredients into mixers, and weights and measures ingredients as well as is responsible to clean and sanitize mixer machines.

Language Skills : English proficiency required. Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None.

Amount of Travel Involved : None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Follow strict guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy.
Daily operation of machines which includes scales, processing systems, hoists, pumps, and all other related equipment.
Complete blend sheets, blend logs and shift pass downs.
Understands, records, and communicates product description, formulas, and codes.
Stage and verify ingredients for blending which includes verifying batch documentation, identifying discrepancies in batch documentation, assembling ingredients, weighing ingredients, performing blend calculations including metric conversions, properly handling partial ingredients, verifying ingredients, and recording data.
Follow established blend procedure to include verifying formula at control panel, comparing recipe and blending for correct quantities, performing reverse osmosis (RO) water conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) tests, mixing ingredients per instructions, gathering and recording required information, sampling and testing, and adding ingredients to premix tank.
Input new recipes, start and stop blending process and verify new recipes in Blend System.
Clean in Place (CIP) Blend Tanks.
Operates and CIPs Ratio Blender
Understand batch hold times and plan when batching should occur.
Troubleshoot issues with blend system.
Understand and follow all spill policies and procedures.
Safely operate baler.
Understand and follow recycling procedures for plastics, drums, and pallets.
Safely and efficiently operate Foamer.
Maintain a clean work area.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
All other duties as assigned.
Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
Regular and punctual attendance.
To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.

Experience for Success :

Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, is well organized, has a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.

Strong problem solving skills.

Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information.

Demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards.

Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Strong ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert metrics, as well as record, balance and check results for accuracy.

Effective written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.

Follows policies and procedures.

Uses equipment and materials properly.

Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as work in a team.

Ability to multitask and work with changing priorities.

Must be proactive.

Must have the ability to follow-up.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Education and / or Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)

One year of related experience.

Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be computer literate and proficient in math.

Forklift certification, required.

Behaviors & Competencies :

Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety

Asks for and provides feedback

Holds self and others accountable

Supportive and collaborative of team members

Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report / to him or her and peers

Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

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.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to feel or handle and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, twist, bend at the waist, push, pull, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds, regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently climb up and down stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and moving forklifts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee is regularly exposed to changes in production facility temperature based on environmental conditions.

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer M / F / D / V

Salary : $20 - $24

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