Blending Operations Specialist

Very Good Manufacturing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Very Good Manufacturing is seeking a Blending Operations Specialist for on-site production in Fort Worth, TX. You will weigh, batch, and blend liquids across spirits and related beverages, ensuring precision and adherence to SOPs in a hands-on role.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a production setting with strong process discipline, familiarity with HACCP/GMP/FDA standards, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs in a dynamic environment. This role is on-site and requires reliable, careful work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on production environment where precision and process discipline matter.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and FDA standards.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive and unload full tankers of alcohol.
• Execute batching and blending operations with precise weighing and timing.
• Maintain 100% accuracy in batch documentation and records.

Skills

Process discipline

Batching accuracy

Safety compliance

Job description

The Blending Operations Specialist owns the execution of batching and blending for our liquid production. You will work independently to weigh, batch, blend, and prepare product runs across spirits, wine-based cocktails, and alcohol-alternative beverages.

This is a hands-on role where precision and discipline are non-negotiable. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply interested in how things are made, thrives on process discipline, and takes pride in the craft of production itself.

$24 - $36 per hour

Fort Worth, Texas

About the role

The Blending Operations Specialist owns the execution of batching and blending for our liquid production. You will work independently to weigh, batch, blend, and prepare product runs across spirits, wine-based cocktails, and alcohol-alternative beverages.

This is a hands-on role where precision and discipline are non-negotiable. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply interested in how things are made, thrives on process discipline, and takes pride in the craft of production itself.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive and unload full tankers of alcohol.
• Execute batching and blending operations across 800-6,000 gallon batch sizes, including precise weighing, ingredient addition, and timing, per customer specifications.
• Maintain 100% accuracy in batch documentation, weights, and process records. Contribute to SOP development and revisions.
• Operate and maintain blending systems including tanks, pumps, high-shear blenders, flow meters, hoses and filtration equipment.
• Perform tank transfers, product movement, and line changeovers.
• Pull in-process samples and run specification tests independently (Brix, pH, turbidity, DO) using our on-site lab, cross-verifying results with the Quality Control team.
• Manage RO/UV water systems and regular water testing procedures.
• Execute CIP/COP procedures on tanks, blending vessels, transfer lines, and related equipment.
• Prepare and verify chemical concentrations for cleaning and sanitation cycles.
• Maintain CIP documentation and sanitation logs in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and FDA standards.
• Conduct recurring cycle counts of all blending materials on hand.
• Execute startup and shutdown procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and safe blending area.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years in a hands-on production environment where precision and process discipline matter. This could be brewing, distilling, winemaking, food & beverage manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, or similar.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, ingredient handling, and CIP/sanitation.
• Comfort with precise measurement, batch documentation, and following (and improving) SOPs.
• Physically able to perform demanding production work: lifting 50+ lbs, standing for extended periods, working in variable temperature environments.

Preferred

• Experience in cellar operations, craft brewing, distilling, or winemaking.
• Familiarity with QC lab procedures: Brix, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, or similar analytical testing.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting industrial equipment.

Work Environment

This is an on-site production role. You will work in an active manufacturing facility handling alcohol, chemicals, and heavy equipment. The role is physically demanding and requires the ability to stand, lift, and work in variable conditions throughout the day.

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