Blender - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Lakeville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride in California seeks a Blender to ensure proper products are weighed, blended, and labeled according to customer specifications. This position has no supervisory authority and requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow batch sheets.

Starting pay is $21.00/hr with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. A comprehensive benefits package is offered after the 90th day of employment. The role emphasizes teamwork and exact data entry into the inventory system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh product accurately according to batch specification and read blend sheets.
• Perform routine cleaning on blending equipment and containers.
• Transport bulk product using pallet jack.
• Input data into the inventory control system and read product codes.
• Create product tags using the inventory system and maintain organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and record product codes

Basic Math skills

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Blender position will have the overall responsibility ensuring the proper products are accurately weighed, blended, and labeled according to the customer’s specifications. This position has no supervisory authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Blender consist of but are not limited to:

• Comprehend Blend Sheets and precisely weigh product according to batch specification
• Perform routine cleaning on blending equipment and containers
• Transport bulk product by operating pallet jack
• Perform visual quality check to ensure bulk product is not defective or damaged.
• Input data into the inventory control system computer program
• Read and record product codes
• Create proper product tags using inventory control system
• Report any issue to Support Lead
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Willingness to work as a team member and help out where needed to ensure maximum process efficiency.
• Focus on detail of product
• Willingness to work overtime when asked.
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary, or required by the Support Lead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Preferred - One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred – Food industry experienced

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to detail
• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic Math skills, Addition & Subtraction
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiar with basic hand tools
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
• Basic computer skills

Starting Pay: $21.00/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.