Assist Blending Operator 1st Shift

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Education Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Discounts on Blount products

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. is seeking a first-shift processing technician to mix, blend, and cook raw ingredients using kettles and inline equipment. You will work with an assistant to maintain batch accuracy and food safety, following HACCP guidelines.

Required is a one-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience; HACCP preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k with company match, paid time off, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret charts.
• HACCP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate large volume kettles and mixers to process finished food products.
• Ensure product quality by checking solids, ingredients, calibrations, and chart recorder accuracy.
• Follow HACCP steps and maintain allergen controls and food safety.
• Learn and operate multiple inline processing equipment.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for equipment upkeep and improvements.
• Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches.
• Collaborate with QC/QA on processes for quality assurance.

Skills

Food processing

Quality control

Math skills

Education

Certificate in food safety

HACCP Certification

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

The pay range for this job is $18.00 to $18.45 per hour.

This is a first shift position, start time is 5:30 am.

Summary: Responsible for the efficient and accurate mixing, blending, cooking of raw ingredients. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary processor of finished food grade products while operating large volume kettles and mixers. Work with an assistant on the processing lines, and/or at periodic times.
• Product quality adherence: solids, verifying ingredients, instrument calibration, magnet inspections, chart recorder accuracy.
• Strictly follows blending recipe and HACCP steps to ensure correct completion of all recipes to pre-determined standards, while attentive of Quality and Food Safety (Allergen Control).
• Ability to learn, operate and adjust multiple in-line pieces of processing equipment including but not limited to processing kettles while working in an organized manor.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, upkeep and follow through on equipment maintenance. Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment performance. Basic light industrial skills and machine troubleshooting skills
• Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches produced.
• Work closely with QC and QA on all new and existing processes.
• Communicate effectively within department to ensure most efficient and productive processing possible

Education and/or Experience:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and chart recorders.
• HACCP Certification preferred

We offer: Medical, dental and vision benefits; 401k with Company match; Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays; Education Assistance Program; Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability; Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations.