Blending Operator

Choice Organics; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,687 - 32,098; Full time

Job summary

East West Tea Company in Eugene, OR is seeking a Blending Operator for third shift (Sunday 10pm - Friday 6:30am) to join our production team. The role focuses on precise weighing, material handling, and maintaining strict GMP and food safety standards to ensure blends meet specifications.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety protocols and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Following instructions precisely.
• Safe forklift operation in tight spaces.
• Sanitation of blending equipment.
• Basic math and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to GMPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely weighs and transfers materials during batch preparation.
• Records material consumption and verifies records.
• Delivers products to the Blending area using forklift or pallet jack.
• Selects materials per batch ticket or recipe.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment between batches.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Leads and Supervisors.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Blending Operator

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Eugene, OR, US

Salary Range: $21.55 To $23.30 Hourly

Title of Role: Blending Operator

Reports to: Blending Supervisor

FLSA Designation: Hourly/Non-exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Supervision Received/Exercised: No direct supervision exercised

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Blending Operator to join our Tea Blending / Production team on Third shift for a Sunday (10pm) - Friday (6:30am). Blending Operators have sharp attention to detail and strong focus to safeguard formulations with strict GMP’s and food safety guidelines, making sure all tea blends are expertly crafted to specification.

Role Responsibilities

• Safely weighs and transfers materials during the batch preparation process.
• Accurately records consumption of all materials and verifies the records of others.
• Delivers products to the Blending area using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Selects materials based on item number per batch ticket or recipe.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment and tools as required between batches.
• Ensures documentation filled out thoroughly.
• Other duties as assigned by Leads and Supervisors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Following instructions precisely.
• Safe forklift operation in tight spaces.
• Sanitation of blending equipment.
• Use of computers and software.
• Work effectively with coworkers towards a common goal.
• Issue and receive instructions within guidelines.
• Accurately complete work tasks in their assigned order.
• Flexibility to work other shift/hours as needed. Overtime may be required.
• Understand and retain instructions and knowledge.
• Basic math and mechanical reasoning, problem solving, and issue resolution.
• Attention to detail while accurately completing work tasks.
• Focus on safety, quality, GMP’s, and company procedures.
• Work effectively with coworkers toward a common goal, in a constructive and positive manner, and respect coworkers in actions and communication.

Talent

• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result oriented.
• High level for attention to detail.

Relationship & Collaboration

• Ability to develop relationships within a team environment.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Work effectively with coworkers toward a common goal, in a constructive and positive manner, and respect coworkers in actions and communication.

Thought Process

• Ability to verify the process and elevate items for review to perspective departments.

Work Environment

• Continuous production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Drive or operate stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Standing and walking on a cement surface for the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Stand, walk, and climb stairs on a frequent basis.

  PPE Requirements: Respirator; safety glasses and hearing protection

  Minimum Requirements

  • Forklift experience preferred but not required.
  • Basic math.
  • Legible writing skills.
  • Able to read batch tickets and labels.

  Employer Statement

  East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each persons’ individuality and unique talents. It is the strength of our people and our guiding principle that have contributed to East West Tea’s leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.

  Third shift, Sunday (10pm) - Friday (6:30am)

  40 hours a week with occasional voluntary or mandatory overtime.