Blending Operator - 2nd shift

Yorkville, IL; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Illinois is seeking a blending operator to support production goals for customer orders. The role involves verifying ingredients, loading and mixing batches, sampling for quality, and maintaining blending standards. Occasional bagging duties and inventory support are required.

The position runs on second shift from 2pm to 10pm, Monday through Saturday, with on-site work and adherence to safety procedures including LOTO when cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to comfortably operate blending equipment and scales.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Verify ingredients/weights against batch tickets before blending.
• Unload ingredients into blending equipment and mix batch according to specification.
• Maintain standards for blending and cleanliness; follow LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Collect product samples for quality checks as required.
• Assist in inventory and cycle counts; maintain raw materials integrity.
• Expose to bagging duties occasionally under blender as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Operate blending equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blending equipment

Scales

Job description

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting production goals for customer orders by blending product and operating machines.

Essential functions:

• Verifies ingredients/ weights against batch tickets before blending
• Unloads ingredients into blending equipment and mixes batch according to specification.
• Maintains standards for blending.
• Collects product samples for quality checks as required.
• Will occasionally be bagging product under blender
• Must maintain integrity of raw materials
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment cleans; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to comfortably operate blending equipment and scales.

2nd shift:

2pm - 10pm Monday thru Saturday