Batch Blending Operator- Day Shift

WorkSmart Staffing; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Earned wage access

401k plan

Referral bonuses

Longevity bonuses

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

WorkSmart Staffing is seeking a Blending Operator in Arden, NC to prepare and blend bulk ingredients into tanks according to batch tickets and schedules. The role emphasizes product quality, food safety, and accurate documentation while operating mixing equipment and monitoring parameters.

You will follow SOPs, participate in quality checks, and maintain records. The position requires basic math and computer skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a rotating 5AM-5PM schedule in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (6+ months preferred).
• Reliable attendance and a strong safety-focused work ethic.
• Basic math and computer skills for batch documentation and controls.
• Strong reading/writing skills in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to follow SOPs and willingness to learn products, equipment, and process with training.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced factory environment with occasional temperature variation and noise.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure bulk ingredients accurately and add them to mixing tanks per batch instructions.
• Operate mixing equipment and monitor blend parameters such as time, temperature, and agitation.
• Perform basic quality checks by taking samples and confirming batch appearance/specifications before lab testing.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records according to SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, lines, and equipment to meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate safety, quality, or process concerns to supervisors and support daily production schedules.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Reading/writing English/Spanish

SOP compliance

Safety-focused

Reliable attendance

Job description

Job Title: Blending Operator

Location: Arden, North Carolina 28704

Hourly Rate: $22.10

Schedule: 5AM-5PM, 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Job Overview

The Batch Blending Operator is responsible for preparing and blending bulk ingredients into manufacturing tanks according to batch tickets and production schedules. The role supports product quality, food safety, and accurate documentation by operating mixing equipment, monitoring blend parameters, and coordinating with quality and production teams.

What You’ll Do

• Weigh and measure bulk ingredients accurately and add them to mixing tanks per batch instructions.
• Operate mixing equipment and monitor blend parameters such as time, temperature, and agitation.
• Perform basic quality checks by taking samples and confirming batch appearance/specifications before lab testing.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records according to SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Clean and sanitize tanks, lines, and equipment to meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate safety, quality, or process concerns to supervisors and support daily production schedules.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (6+ months preferred).
• Reliable attendance and a strong safety-focused work ethic.
• Basic math and computer skills for batch documentation and controls.
• Strong reading/writing skills in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to follow SOPs and willingness to learn products, equipment, and process with training.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced factory environment with occasional temperature variation and noise.

Perks & Benefits of Working with WorkSmart

• Health benefits
• Earned wage access
• 401k plan
• Referral and longevity bonuses
• Equal Employment Opportunity

WorkSmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Information

In order to be considered for employment, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Our company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use or possession in the workplace. Pre-employment drug screening may be conducted, and employees may be subject to random testing.