Blending Operator

Tate & Lyle; Sycamore (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Blending Operator for our Sycamore, IL plant. You will be responsible for the full production process from gathering raw materials to sifting, packing, and shipping finished products.

Role emphasizes adherence to GMP, food safety, and environmental standards, with duties spanning daily production records, safety participation, and process improvements in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a 10-hour workday.
• Able to climb stairs repeatedly.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a forklift within 180 days of employment.
• Able to manipulate bags weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that products are fit for human consumption.
• Comply with EHS procedures and policies.
• Be responsible for own actions and safety.
• Carry out work in a manner that does not risk self, others or environment.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished product packaging.
• Monitor output quality and discard or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Suggest improvements for safe, reliable, cost-effective operations.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Critical thinking

Self-starting

Open communication

Continuous improvement

Punctual attendance

Education

Highschool diploma/GED

Lift 50 pounds

Stand for long periods

Climb stairs

Operate forklift (within 180 days)

Manual bag handling

Job description

Blending Operator

Business Unit/Region

Global Operations

Date

12/3/2025

Location

Sycamore

Band / Grade

1

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to

Blending Supervisor

Line Manager’s Line Manager

Operations Manager

Direct Reports

None

Key Relationships

The Blending Operator interfaces with all levels of the Sycamore Plant organization and works closely with the maintenance, sanitation, and quality teams.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Blending Operator plays a critical role in our blending operations in Sycamore, IL. Incumbents in this role are responsible for all aspects of the production process from gathering raw materials to sifting, packing, and shipping of final products.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carrying out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures.

• Being responsible for own actions

• Carrying out work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment.

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions always.

• Report any environmental violations, near misses or unsafe acts to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.

• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.

• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQS Support’s activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective manner.

• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses, training, auditing, etc.

• Meeting and exceeding clear housekeeping/GMP standards and food safety protocols.

• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished product packaging.

• Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.

• Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis.

• Other duties as assigned.

EHS AUTHORITY INDEX (AI 2, 3)

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) are the overriding values in all activities. Included is the abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs), Product Protection Principles (PPPs) and our Stop Work Authority which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.

All employees are responsible for:

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures.

• Being responsible for their own actions.

• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others or the environment.

• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.

• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ support activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

• Possessing a strong, positive safety mindset while performing all functions/activities.

• Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.

• Basic knowledge in EHSQS & behavior

• Knowledge on J2E and its principles

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma/GED, or equivalent experience required.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a 10-hour workday.

• Must be able to climb stairs repeatedly.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to bend and squat.

• Must be able to operate a forklift within 180 days of employment.

• Must be able to manipulate bags weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to manipulate bags weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanically minded, with a capacity to think critically about production processes, flow, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Eager to advance and learn new roles.

• Committed to our customers through ensuring compliance with all applicable GMP and food safety policies and procedures.

• Able to communicate openly, honestly, and directly in a non-aggressive fashion with all members of the plant team.

• Self-starting and self-managing.

• Goal-oriented and focused on continuous improvement of themselves as individuals and the operation of the plant.

• Dependable and punctual in meeting expectations for attendance and performance.

• Able to work a varying schedule, if needed, as process upsets and area issues arise

• The ability to climb stairs and ladders, lift and carry 55 lbs., and perform other physical duties

California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.