What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Blender Operator - Dry Ingredients position at Fortress Nutrition, LLC?
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Blender Operators to work in Dry Powder division.
The right candidate will have previous experience in blending (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.
Work Schedule:
Standard Hours:
1st Shift (6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and weekends as needed
Job Summary: The Blender Operator is responsible for the accurate pre-weighing, loading, mixing and blending of dry powder ingredients, while monitoring equipment, documenting batch records (MMR), performing in-process checks, and working with the team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and product integrity.
What You'll Do:
- Set up and ensure blender systems/machinery and metal detectors are in proper operating condition before production begins
- Safely operate overhead hoist equipment and forklifts to properly position raw materials needed for production runs
- Load and dump raw ingredients into blender system following the MMR (batch ticket)
- Ensure blending process is completed according to client specifications following food safety and quality requirements
- Responsible for assembly, disassembly, cleaning and sanitizing of all blending equipment and packaging rooms; Perform general cleaning of blending room and blending room equipment, including wet clean operations as needed
- Assist in the line set up and preparation of packaging systems to fill product into packaging components in packaging rooms
- Operate bag sealing equipment such as the Fischbein and Thiele Sealer, ensuring proper seal integrity
- Monitor and support all quality measures, including overall visual bag inspection for seal integrity, coding and weight details, etc., reporting any errors or discrepancies to Production Supervisor immediately for resolution
- Palletize finished product appropriately for proper staging, storage or shipping requirements
- Complete real-time documentation of all quality attributes such as periodic quality checks, product identifying lot numbers, and ingredient data into quality documents
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure equipment and product quality is maintained at all times
- Provide support as needed by working overtime to help operations and other shifts in staffing shortages
- Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 year of experience in a mixer/blender role, preferably in food manufacturing
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
- Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs
- Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Frequently required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
- This position requires reliability & punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team*
Compensation Package:
- Starting Pay Rate - $20.00 per hour
- Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >50 Per Week!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!
- AND more!
To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com.
Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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