Blend Technician RL Schreiber

Marion County Industrial Foundation; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RL Schreiber in Lebanon, KY is seeking a Blend Technician to assist in ingredient preparation and blending under strict quality controls. You will follow standardized recipes and ensure a clean, organized workflow while meeting production schedules.

This role requires lifting 50–75 pounds, working in various temperatures, and maintaining sanitation and logs. Experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of GMPs are preferred; forklift/pallet jack certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• One year as a blend technician in food or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and climb stairs or ladders.
• Fast-paced production capability; able to work in dusty or wet conditions and varied temperatures.
• Basic math and English language skills; familiarity with inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ingredient preparation and blending of products with standardized recipes under strict quality controls.
• Ensure products are prepared to recipe and blend instructions in a clean, neat & organized manner.
• Coordinate supply of raw materials and packaging supplies to blending room.
• Insures "First Expired, First Out" raw material rotation using barcodes and lots.
• Observes "Good Manufacturing Practices".
• Operate power equipment to move materials as needed.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order.
• Conduct daily sanitation of work areas.
• Keep daily sanitation and maintenance of both quality & production logs.
• Work independently to meet production requirements; report food safety issues promptly to Supervisor or QA personnel.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Math

English communication

Inventory Control System

Job description

RL Schreiber

JOB TITLE: Blend Technician

Lebanon, KY 40033

Reports to: Base & Production Supervisor

Job Category:

Department/Group: Production

Job Code#:

Location: KY facilities

Travel Required: No

Level/Salary Range: TBD

Position /Hours: Non Exempts

HR Contact: Debbie Carmickle Formal Training Provided

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Provide …

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in ingredient preparation and blending of products with standardized recipes under strict quality controls
• Ensure products are prepared to recipe and blend instructions in a clean, neat & organized manner
• Coordinate supply of raw materials and packaging supplies to blending room
• Insures "First Expired, First Out" raw material rotation using barcodes and lots
• Observes "Good Manufacturing Practices"
• Operate power equipment to move materials as needed
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order
• Conduct daily sanitation of work areas
• Keep daily sanitation and maintenance of both quality & production logs
• Work independently to meet production requirementsReport food safety issues promptly to Supervisor or QA personnel

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Observe all R.L. Schreiber, Inc. safety policy
• Other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year as a blend technician in food or other manufacturing environment
• Able to lift 50 – 75 pounds.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders
• Fast-paced production capability
• Walk and stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
• Able to work in dusty or wet conditions
• Able to work in assorted temperatures from ambient to refrigerated

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Math
• Communicate in English both orally and written
• Inventory Control System

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Forklift and pallet jack certification