Blender

Freshco, LLC, founded in 1996, produces premium juice for Indian River Select as well as other certified organic juice customers


At Freshco, LLC our greatest asset is our people
We offer a friendly environment, competitive wages, and a benefits package
We are in growth mode and need to add people to our already dynamic team


POSITION SUMMARY

The role of a Blending Operator is to ensure that the product(s) being mixed corresponds with the formula that is being produced
The Blending Operator involves handling, operating, and maintaining blending equipment efficiently
You will be tasked with ensuring proper raw material preparation, verifying mixture specifications, controlling product processing, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of your workspace


Typical Work Schedule: Varies based on departmental needs

Compensation: $18/hr
+ Benefits, Target Annual Bonus and Paid Time Off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures accurate blending of raw materials in compliance with established procedures
  
• Ensures quality control by conducting regular checks during the blending process
  
• Maintains accurate documentation of all blending activities
  
• Adheres strictly to health and safety protocols and standards
  
• Offload incoming tankers and CIP all transfer lines
  
• Ensures blending equipment is properly maintained, including routine inspections, cleaning, and troubleshoot minor technical issues
  
• Collaborates with the Freshco team to meet production targets and deadlines
  
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in a similar role in manufacturing processing, preferably in a food, pharmaceutical, or chemical environment
  
• Ability to adhere to detail-specific recipes
  
• Proven ability to operate and maintain industrial blending machinery
  
• Awareness of good manufacturing practices and safety standards
  
• High school diploma or equivalent required, higher education in a related field could be an advantage
  
• Strong basic math and measurement skills
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand for full shift; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  
• Work environment: Non A/C work area, the noise level is usually moderate
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

EEO is The Law