Blender - 1st Shift

PetIQ; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PetIQ is hiring for a manufacturing batch operator to mix and blend pet care ingredients safely and according to SOPs, ensuring accurate batches.

The role focuses on measuring, blending, documenting batch information, and maintaining equipment and a clean, compliant work area in a GMP environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently or with a team to meet production standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience or training
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend required paperwork in English
• Dependable with reliable transportation
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure, select and blend ingredients to meet Perrigo’s standards of product
• Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend)
• Communicate issues to management that could cause delays, safety concerns or losses
• Check pipes, doors, fittings, and hoses for loose parts
• Clean and sanitize equipment as necessary
• Review requisition and batch sheets for accuracy of items, quantities and lot codes
• Perform scale audits and complete batch checklist
• Monitor blending process and maintain accurate process records
• Adhere to health and safety rules and GMPs
• Report machine malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintain inventory and organize work area
• Obtain blending materials and components and move materials as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

English literacy

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position will mix and blend pet care products in a safe and standardized way, ensuring each batch is accurate and done according to Standard Operating Procedures with quality mixes for production manufacturing standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Accurately measure, select and blend ingredients to meet Perrigo’s standards of product.
• Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g., scale verification, batch blend, time blend)
• Communicate all issues to management that could result in process delays or deviations, safety issues, or otherwise cause loss to the company or its associates.
• Check pipes, doors, fittings, and hoses for loose parts
• Clean and sanitize equipment as necessary
• Review requisition and batch sheets to ensure all items, quantities and lot codes received are correct
• Perform scale audits and complete batch checklist
• Measure and blend ingredients into batch according to batch sheet instructions
• Monitor blending process
• Accurately completes all paperwork.
• Places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules, standards and policies, including reporting any incidents to the Supervisor on duty.
• Follows all company safety rules, policies, procedures and GMPs.
• Reports machine malfunctions to supervisor.
• Demonstrates a commitment and understanding of business policies and procedures.
• Accurately maintains process records, work reports, and maintenance logs.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and an organized work area.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory of materials and equipment.
• Obtain blending materials and components, including physically moving materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend required paperwork in English.
• Dependable, with reliable transportation is a must!
• Must have a good eye for detail.
• Meet and maintain production standards.
• Proven successful history of working independently or collaborate in a group environment.
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Must meet productivity standards; Complete work in timely manner and constantly seeks ways to increase productivity.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• The position is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Company Overview:

Our Mission is to become the most trusted ally for pet parents and a leading authority in pet health and wellbeing. Our promise is to deliver smarter health and wellbeing solutions that are innovative, accessible, educational and always effective.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do. Our values are:

• Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We’re dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
• Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact—because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
• Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We’re always learning, improving, and striving to do better—for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
• Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
• Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone

Closing:

PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact [e-mail]

By submitting this application, I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.

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