Blender - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Wellness program

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Minnesota is seeking a Blender operator to ensure precise weighing, blending, and labeling of products per customer specifications. This role has no supervisory authority and requires strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities include reading blend sheets, operating a pallet jack, performing quality checks, entering data in the inventory system, and maintaining a clean work area. Health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits begin after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Input data into the inventory control system computer program.
• Read and record product codes.
• Create proper product tags using inventory control system.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written instructions

Basic Math

Basic mechanical

Forklift experience

Independence

People skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.