Under direction, the Blending Operator is directly responsible for blending raw materials according to written procedures, using a combination of tanks, agitators, pumps, heating and cooling systems, and all other applicable equipment to produce high quality and consistently repeatable liquid dietary supplement and beverage products.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years' experience in blending or compounding operations
- High School diploma
- Driven and detail orientated with excellent communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Assemble and disassemble and verify sanitation of all process equipment
- High attention to detail
- Daily calibration verification of department equipment
- Stage and verify raw materials for blending operation
- Aseptically add materials to a blend tank
- Blend raw materials for a variety of products to specification
- Understand and follow blending procedures according to requirements
- Complete and maintain appropriate records accurately and timely
- Support the investigation to resolve process and equipment problems
- Communicate and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
- Assist other departments as needed
- Perform any and all duties as assigned by lead operator and manager
- Maintain an exceptionally clean work area
- Follow cGMP good documentation practices
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment
- Ability to work and make sound decisions
- Able to support team initiatives to meet deadlines of production schedule
- Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Able to obtain a forklift license and safely operate
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
Working Conditions
- Cleanroom facility, both climate and non-climate controlled environments
- Bending, stooping and standing for entire day
- Working with hands all day with little to no rest