Blend Operator – GMP Food Production & QA Checks

Empire Livestock LLC.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Ingredient Solutions in Minnesota is seeking a Blend Operator who will follow GMPs and regulatory requirements while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. The role weighs each ingredient, prepares batches for drying, and performs QA checks in the mix room using pH meters and refractometers.

You will clean and maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, participate in training, and assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
• Ensures the product is ready to dry
• Carries out QA checks in the mix room
• Operates pH meter, refractometer to keep product within specs
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures

Skills

Basic computer skills

Safety rules literacy

Math calculations

Read/write English

Equipment familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lockout/Tagout

pH meter

Refractometer

Job description

DFA Ingredient Solutions in Minnesota is seeking a Blend Operator who will follow GMPs and regulatory requirements while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. The role weighs each ingredient, prepares batches for drying, and performs QA checks in the mix room using pH meters and refractometers.

You will clean and maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, participate in training, and assist other departments as needed.