Blend Operator - Night shift

Empire Livestock LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Ingredient Solutions is seeking a Blend Operator to work in our facility in the United States. You will weigh ingredients, ensure readiness for drying, and perform QA checks in the mix room, while operating pH meters and refractometers to maintain specification compliance.

Role requires following GMPs, completing routine cleaning, and assisting with safety analyses and training. Must read, write, and speak English and have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Weighs each ingredient and adds to the batch.
• Ensures the product is ready to dry.
• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room.
• Operates pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications.
• Performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures.
• Assists with safety analysis and on-the-job training.
• Attends safety meetings and reports unsafe acts or accidents.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lockout/tagout

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
• Ensures the product is ready to dry
• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
• Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
• Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
• Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
• Assists in accident investigations
• Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
• Assists with duties in other departments as needed

General Purpose:

The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch
• Ensures the product is ready to dry
• Carries out all QA checks in the mix room
• Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications
• Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees
• Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control)
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor
• Assists in accident investigations
• Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required
• Assists with duties in other departments as needed

Performs other work as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
• Performs work independently, as required
• Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$24.35/hour

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