2nd Shift Dry Blend Operator

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Dry Blend Operator to join our flavor manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating and maintaining blending equipment to produce consistent dry blends according to recipes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include selecting the right blender, loading materials, adhering to GMP and safety guidelines, and assisting with packaging and labeling. Forklift operation is required, and lifting up to 50 pounds may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in food or flavor production.
• Ability to follow written instructions and recipes accurately.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and determine blend sequence.
• Operate the blender and load materials according to batch size.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow GMP/SOPs.
• Pack out and label products; palletize as needed.
• Support lab analysis when required and back up another operator.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and lockout procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Northbrook, IL

Join Our Team as a Dry Blend Operator in our Thriving Flavor Manufacturing Plant!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dry Blend Operator to join our production team. The Dry Blend Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining blending equipment to produce dry blends according to recipes and specifications. This role is crucial in ensuring the consistency, quality, and efficiency of our flavor production process.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review orders and determine proper sequence based on customer needs.
• Choose the appropriate blender for the size of the batch.
• Obtain necessary raw materials.
• Position raw materials for loading into a blender. Use a lift table on the large blenders. Forklift operation required.
• Mix appropriately; sequencing is important if plating. Lab analysis may be required on some batches in the process.
• Pack out appropriately using Sweeco sifter, boxes, and proper labels. Palletize
• Use appropriate lockout procedures when cleaning and follow approved cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Follow GMP, Safety guidelines.
• Work within proper GMP, HACCP, Allergen, SSOP, Kosher, etc. guidelines.
• Keep the work area in a clean, orderly condition.
• Back up another trained Dry-Blend Operator as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food or flavor production.
• Knowledge of blending equipment and processes is preferred.
• Ability to follow written instructions and recipes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math skills for weighing and measuring ingredients.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding role and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Reliable and punctual.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances (www.bellff.com) develops products for the food, beverage, cosmetic, personal care and household care companies throughout the world. Bell has nine manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 40 countries and is proud to be privately held by the Heinz family.

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