BLENDER OPERATOR

Precision Foods Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Blender Operator in Bolingbrook, IL. The role focuses on executing mixing operations, ensuring the quality and consistency of materials, and maintaining organization in the blending room. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods. The position offers competitive hourly wages plus benefits, contributing to a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute mixing operations according to the daily blend schedule.
• Inspect quality of all raw materials and stop production if there are issues.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Stand for long periods

Job description

Bolingbrook IL Plant
1000 Dalton Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60490, USA

KENT Worldwide™ is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Consumer Brands division as a Blender Operator. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for executing mixing operations in the blending room, adhering to the daily blend schedule, and meeting production goals while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help ensure product consistency and support efficient manufacturing processes across our facility.

• The compensation range for this role is $18 to $20 an hour, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads schedule/work order sheets (formulas) and confirms raw material ingredients and lot numbers of all raw materials
• Inspects the quality and integrity of all raw materials used. Stops all production if there are issues regarding material quality.
• Reads and understands formulas and mixing instructions and follows sequence, screening and mix time requirements
• Measures/weighs raw materials and counts accurately
• Safely cleans and sanitizes blending equipment following defined procedures for cleaning and sanitizing
• Maintains neat and accurate daily production records
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area
• Safely stacks bags on pallet
• Ensures blending rooms are kept clean and organized

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds including above head and below the waist for 50% or more of shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

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