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Blending & Batching Operator
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Position Summary - Blending & Batching Operator
Thermal Kitchen is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Blending & Batching Operator to join our food manufacturing team. This hands-on production position is responsible for preparing liquid food products by accurately weighing, measuring, mixing, and blending both liquid and dry ingredients in industrial mixing tanks according to established formulations and production specifications.
The ideal candidate has experience with liquid batching, mixing equipment, and ingredient handling in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, food safety practices, and production documentation is highly desirable.
Responsibilities - Blending & Batching Operator
- Batch Preparation: Accurately weigh, measure, stage, and add liquid and dry ingredients to mixing tanks according to approved formulations, batch sheets, and production schedules.
- Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor industrial mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, valves, and product transfer systems. Follow established mixing sequences, times, temperatures, and processing parameters to ensure consistent product quality.
- Cleaning & Sanitation: Operate and monitor Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems and perform equipment cleaning, sanitation, and product changeovers according to established procedures.
- Quality & Documentation: Verify ingredients and lot numbers, monitor batch parameters, collect product samples, and maintain accurate batch records, ingredient usage, and inventory transactions. Identify and report processing deviations.
- Safety & Teamwork: Follow GMPs, HACCP, allergen controls, and company safety procedures. Maintain a clean and organized work area and coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance personnel.
Qualifications - Blending & Batching Operator
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing.
- Strong basic math skills and ability to accurately follow formulas, measurements, and written procedures.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, dependability, and ability to work independently while following established procedures.
Preferred:
- Hands-on experience with liquid batching, industrial mixing tanks, agitators, pumps, and ingredient transfer systems.
- Experience incorporating dry powders and liquid ingredients into blended products.
- Familiarity with CIP systems, sanitation procedures, and safe chemical handling.
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and allergen control practices.
- Experience with computerized production systems, batch records, or inventory management software.
Physical Requirements - Blending & Batching Operator
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to safely lift and handle ingredients and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thermal Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21