Blending Lead

MS-IL Staffing & Packaging, and its local client, are NOW HIRING 3rd shift Blending Lead in the Indianapolis IN, area!

Pay:$24.00 / hour

Shift:2nd shift, 6PM - 6AM, Sunday to Wednesday

Location:Indianapolis. IN ( PARK100)

The Blending Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities within the blending department. The Blending Lead operates mixing machines to blend ingredients into compounds for processing, loads ingredients into mixers, and weights and measures ingredients as well as is responsible to clean and sanitize mixer machines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of machines which includes scales, processing systems, hoists, pumps, and all other related equipment.
• Complete blend sheets, blend logs and shift pass down meetings.
• Understands, records, and communicates product description, formulas, and codes.
• Stage and verify ingredients for blending which includes verifying batch documentation, identifying discrepancies in batch documentation, assembling ingredients, weighing ingredients, performing blend calculations including metric conversions, properly handling partial ingredients, verifying ingredients, and recording data.
• Follow established blend procedures to include verifying formula at control panel, comparing recipe and blending ingredients for correct quantities, performing reverse osmosis (RO) water conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) tests, mixing ingredients per instructions, gathering and recording required information, sampling and testing, and adding ingredients to premix tank.
• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Follow strict guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Input new recipes, start and stop blending process and verify new recipes in Blend System.
• Clean in Place (CIP) Blend Tanks.
• Operates and CIPs Ratio Blender
• Understand batch hold times and plan when batching should occur.
• Troubleshoot issues with blend system.
• Understand and follow all spill policies and procedures.
• Safely operate baler.
• Understand and follow recycling procedures for plastics, drums, and pallets.
• Safely and efficiently operate foamer.
• Oversees all day-to-day activities of the Blend Room and personnel during a shift.
• Provide Blend Room operators with proper tools and training to ensure all products are blended in a safe, consistent manner and in accordance with specific blending instructions.
• Organize staffing to ensure all Blend Room activities are completed as required.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to workers. Checks control points and equipment for potential errors.
• Facilitates corrections to malfunctions within process control.
• Plans flow of materials through department.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required:

• Operation of Forklift, certification required.
• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years relevant experience in Food Processing or Bottling Company, preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Computer Literate (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to direct and advise people.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Delegates work assignments appropriately.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be well versed in basic math.

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.

• Can talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, push, and pull frequently
• Can climb up and downs stairs and perform repetitive motions regularly
• Can balance, stoop, kneel, squat, and crawl frequently
• Can push, pull and/or lift 10lbs regularly, 30lbs frequently, and 50lbs occasionally

Interested?Apply NOW or Schedule your visit to our Indianapolis WEST branch! Appointment only

5501 W 86th St Suite H, Indianapolis, IN 46268 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F

317-329-6800

Branch team can help you with:

• Application
• Background check
• Drug test
• E-Verify
• Orientation

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