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Position : Night Blend Operator
Location : Zumbrota, Minnesota
Requisition ID: : 24947
General Purpose:
The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
Ensures the product is ready to dry
Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)
Attends and participates in safety meetings
Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
Assists in accident investigations
Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
Assists with duties in other departments as needed
Performs other work as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
Performs work independently, as required
Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout
Must be able to read, write and speak English