BLENDER OPERATOR

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC in; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

KENT Worldwide in Bolingbrook, IL, is seeking a Blender Operator to execute mixing operations in the blending room, following the daily blend schedule and producing quality products. The role requires attention to detail and commitment to safety and cleanliness in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers hourly pay of $18–$20, with Kent standard benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 401k. Training will cover formulas, weighing, sanitation, and production recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Reads schedules/ formulas to confirm ingredients and lot numbers.
• Inspects raw materials quality and integrity for production reliability.
• Follows mixing instructions and conforms to time and sequence requirements.
• Measures/weighs raw materials accurately and maintains records.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of blending equipment.
• Keeps daily production records accurately and neatly.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Stacks bags on pallets safely and efficiently.
• Ensures blending rooms stay clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Reads formulas and confirms ingredients and lot numbers.
• Inspects material quality and stops production if issues arise.
• Follows mixing instructions and timing requirements.
• Measures and weighs raw materials accurately.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and area.

Skills

Read formulas

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Material handling

Job description

BLENDER OPERATOR (Finance)

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.