Beverage Blender Operator | Fast-Paced Plant + Growth

MBV-Midwest, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manna Beverages & Ventures in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a full-time Blender to operate blending equipment, prepare ingredients, and ensure product quality. The role requires attention to detail, math proficiency, and English fluency with Spanish a plus.

The position involves handling recipes, batch records, safety procedures, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of related experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in math.
• Fluency in English; Spanish a plus.
• Able to follow safety procedures and GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Daily operation of machines which includes scales, processing systems, hoists, pumps, and all other related equipment.
• Complete blend sheets, blend logs and shift pass downs.
• 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 procedure to include verifying formula at control panel, comparing recipe and blending 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Mathematics

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Proactive

Fast-paced

Independent work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Manna Beverages & Ventures in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a full-time Blender to operate blending equipment, prepare ingredients, and ensure product quality. The role requires attention to detail, math proficiency, and English fluency with Spanish a plus.

The position involves handling recipes, batch records, safety procedures, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work various shifts.