What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Operator I - 2nd Shift (1pm - 930pm) position at Florida Caribbean Distilleries?
Position Summary
The Blending Operator I is an entry level position that plays a key role in supporting the blending and production of juice products by verifying ingredients, accurately weighing and measuring raw materials, and operating blending equipment according to standard operating procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining detailed batch records, performing equipment cleaning (CIP/COP), and ensuring sanitary conditions throughout the processing area. The Blending Operator collaborates closely with production, quality control, and maintenance teams to meet production schedules and uphold safety and quality standards. This role requires strict adherence to company policies and active participation in promoting a safe and organized work environment.
Key Skills Required
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control.
- Must be familiar with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel).
- Must be able to multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Verify the pulling and staging of all ingredients to be used for blending. Maintain accurate records of batch/ lot code information, including raw material usage.
- Weigh and measure raw materials accurately, ensuring correct proportions and mixtures. Operate blending equipment safely and efficiently, following standard operating procedures. Perform CIP and COP according to our standard.
- Work closely with other team members, including shift supervisors and quality control personnel, to achieve production targets and maintain product quality.
- Regularly sanitize equipment, workstations, and processing areas to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with company standards. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and procedures.
- Promote a safe work environment.
- Ensure that the production Schedule is followed, and perform cycle counts for wet and dry ingredients.
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with all departments especially production, Quality Control, and Maintenance departments.
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education/Experience
- High School diploma or GED required
- Knowledge of food and beverage industry, yields, and production processes
- Experience with blending/processing preferred
- Associates degree preferred
- Forklift experience preferred
About Us
good2grow® is a childrens beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so theres something to make everybody smile.
Why join us?
good2grow Bottling offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, paid time off and sick time. We value our employees experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!
Our Culture
Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our workforce connected. We place value on hard work and pride by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individuals unique contributions.