What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Blender Operator (Dry Powder) position at Fortress Nutrition, LLC?
Fortress Nutrition is looking for reliable team players to join our dry powder production crew as a Batch Blender Operator on 1st shift!
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, run, and monitor blending and packaging equipment
- Load raw materials and follow batch instructions to make quality products
- Use forklifts and hoists safely to move ingredients
- Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following food safety and GMP requirements
- Check seals, codes, and weights to make sure products meet standards
- Stack and stage finished products for shipping
- Keep production records accurate and up to date
- Support operations as needed by working overtime and weekends as requested
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1 years 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.
