What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Operator position at TruRoots Company?
We put the CARE in career!
Are you looking for longevity in a company? Do you enjoy working with your hands and being physically active? Do you have attention to detail? Do you enjoy problem solving?
Why TruRoots Company?
- Set Schedule - 12 hour shifts and NO WEEKENDS! 2nd shift: M-W and alt Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 4:45 a.m.
- Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow. The average employee tenure is seven years.
- Growth opportunities - pay for skill program
- Conveniently located in Havre de Grace right off Pulaski Highway
- Excellent Safety Culture
- Excellent Benefits
- Starting pay is $20.20/hr and eligibility for monthly bonuses and annual merit increases
The Manufacturing Technician works as part of a team in the Mix Room, inspecting and dumping bags, totes, sacks or drums of ingredients; filling tanks; or transferring product as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and perform minor maintenance to equipment as needed.
- Perform change-over/set up for new products.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Conduct and record periodic quality control checks.
- Participate in sanitation and maintenance efforts when needed.
- Follow all Safety and Quality procedures.
Requirements
- Able to understand and operate highly automated equipment with computer interfaces.
- Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent math skills (measurement, fractions, reading gauges)
- Ability to read, write, and interpret standard operating procedures and documents
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience using a Forklift, a plus
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of basic hand tools
- Able to climb, twist, and bend at the knees and back, maneuver in tight spaces, lift objects up to 50 pounds, differentiate between colors, work in extreme temperature conditions (hot or cold), and able to stand and walk a minimum of 70% of the time.
TruRoots was created with a clear vision...to nourish our families, community, and planet from root to fruit. Our family of brands includes R.W. Knudsen Family, TruRoots organic grain-based foods, and Santa Cruz Organic sauces and beverages.
Grounded in our unmistakable legacy of passion, integrity, and quality-you-can-taste, TruRoots Company is committed to producing delicious products that nourish from farm to fridge! We continue to give back to the planet through sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TruRoots Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.20 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
