What are the responsibilities and job description for the BLEND TECHNICIAN position at FruitSmart Inc?
Job Description For: BLENDING TECHNICIAN
Division/Department: Production
Location: Grandview, WA
Job Title: Blending Technician
Reports To: Blending Supervisor
- Salary/Wage- Refer to Job Classification Wage Detail
- Type of Position: Full-Time
- Hours: 40 /week: Hourly
- Competitive benefit package
- Annual wage review based on individual performance.
- Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The blending technician operates production equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Produce food products to meet all federal, state and customer requirements, regulations, and specifications. Follows established company policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Displays a positive attitude in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize workflow
- Ability to make necessary arrangements and/or preparations for next shift
- Ability to direct a crew of 2-10 people
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions like recipes/formulas to produce an end product with little or no supervision
- Ability to create and print labels using Bar Tender Program
- Ability to standardize product
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written, and electronic form
- Strong knowledge of sanitation, CIP, and COP procedures
- Ability to work safely around equipment
- Initiative to learn and cross train on other equipment
- Ability to perform shift work: days & nights and including weekends
- Is familiar with HACCP & Regulatory requirements
- Ability to conduct line changeovers to meet daily production requirements
- Ability to perform all essential duties of the packaging/blending operations
- Must be forklift certified or can obtain forklift certification under company direction
- Ability to perform under pressure and complete tasks on time
- Extreme attention to detail
WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Experience in the ingredient, beverage, or food processing industry
- Equipment operating experience
- Good reading, writing and verbal skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Able to pull, push, lift 50 lbs. safely throughout a 12-hour shift
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma and/or equivalent.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Salary : $24 - $28