Florida Natural Growers is Hiring a Blender - Concentrate (Day) Near Umatilla, FL
BLENDER - CONCENTRATE
Job Id 24-5
Job Type
Full time
Day shift, 8-12 hrs.
$21.00 hourly rate
What you'll do
Verifies the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be dumped/pumped for the Blender's production.
Works closely with the other Blender, Foreman, Supervisor, and fellow team members while supporting their needs.
Follows instructions and communicates product changes, clean ups, or any problems that deviate from the schedule and hinder efficiencies.
Solves problems that may arise.
Performs complex tank, hose/line connections to redirect flows as required.
Move tankers to and from scale house to unloading/loading bay.
Accurately weigh tankers in and out and provide information for bills of lading.
Documents accurately and timely.
Follow GMP, Safety, SSOP's, SOP's and HACCP procedures.
Uses mechanical aptitude to facilitate trouble shooting valves, pumps and meters.
Communicates as necessary to ensure that all demands and requirements are met.
Performs tasks in outside tanker unloading as needed.
Must wear slip resistant, steel-toe shoes/boots.
Regular attendance required.
Must interact cordially with co-workers.
Active participation and support of the plant safety program is required.
Perform any other duties assigned.
Due to the significant amount of steps/stairs contained in our production facility, employees must have the ability to navigate steps/stairs in a safe manner.
What we're looking for
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to read, write, & speak English and perform math calculations.
Must be able to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Must be able to convert weights and measures.
Must be able to read, interpret and follow written instructions including recipes, safety information, SOP's, SSOP's, HACCP and GMP's.
Must be able to learn and understand flow patterns and hook-ups required to get juice products from tanks, bins and drums to blend batches.
Must be able to obtain a Class "B" FNG Forklift Operator License within 30 days.
Must be able to pass the Blender and Mechanical Aptitude Assessments.
Blending experience preferred.
Food processing or manufacturing experience helpful.
Computer experience required.
Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
During general clean-ups and maintenance, must be able to lift 75 lbs. with co-worker.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to flavor juices/drinks.
Must be able to sense, by smell, whether or not juices/drinks are spoiled.
Must be able to physically enter restricted, confined spaces including blend tanks and other tanks.
Must have excellent problem-solving skills and learning abilities.
Must be able to learn all lab tests associated with blending.
Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude.
Must communicate well, verbally and in writing.
Must learn how to train new blenders.
Must be willing to cross train in other jobs.
Must have the ability to use a yard truck to move tankers around the plant.
Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.