Blender Technician - 1st Shift (Pet Care Production)

PetIQ; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PetIQ in Omaha, NE is seeking a production blending operator to mix and blend pet care product ingredients according to batch sheets. You will ensure batches meet standards and maintain accurate records across the shift.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds and shift paperwork completion.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a good eye for detail.
• Must be well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend required paperwork in English.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Organization

Reliability

Production standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetIQ in Omaha, NE is seeking a production blending operator to mix and blend pet care product ingredients according to batch sheets. You will ensure batches meet standards and maintain accurate records across the shift.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds and shift paperwork completion.