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Description

Job Title: Blender Operator/Sanitation 

Reports To: Department Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt 

1st Shift

Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm

Overtime required based on production need.

$16.25/hour

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing by performing the following duties:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Loads ingredients into mixing tank and/or blender. 
• Starts machine and adjusts valves and devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture. 
• Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever or pushes button to unload mixture into hoppers. 
• Cleans and sanitizes blender and/or hopper. 
• Clean and sanitize drains and floors. 
• Uses chemicals and equipment to sanitize and clean multiple areas. 
• Disassembles, sanitizes, and cleans other production equipment. 
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area. 
• In certain areas, sorts and place leftover pallets in designated area at end of the shift. 
• Assists in other positions when needed. 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations. 
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. 
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. 
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. 
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. 

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:

FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)

401(k)/PROFIT SHARING

PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS

WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL

REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS

CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES

About Us

Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer or tablet. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform the following:  

• Lift 50 pounds 500 times during the shift 
• Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift 
• Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms Talk and hear 
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid, hot and/or cold conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.