Overview
Blender, Manufacturing / Production Jobs in George, South Africa at Big Easy Blends, Llc
Description
Job Summary:
Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Weigh/measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements
Maintain and ensure adherence to sanitation practices
Follow procedures put in place to maintain asafe working environmentand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Work with the Lead Blender andQuality Assuranceteam as needed to solve problems and maintain efficient production.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
Complete required documentation on the Batch Sheet per product specifications
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
Unload mixtures into containers
Add/mix ingredients for processing using blending machinery
Safely dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools
Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards
Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Operate machines to mix or blend ingredients per product specifications
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for area of responsibility
Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Able to use basic math skills and equipment to weigh and measure ingredients
Able to apply standard production techniques, procedures and criteria
Able to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner
Able to work independently as well as in a team
Able to adapt to flexible production situations and workflow
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of food manufacturing experience preferred
HACCP training course completion preferred
Forklift operator certification preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
Must be able to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden skid/pallets and ingredients.
Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, climb, kneel and twist.
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Title: Blender, Manufacturing / Production
Company: Big Easy Blends, Llc
Location: George, South Africa
Category: Manufacturing / Production
