Blending Operator – 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on maintenance-focused team member to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment used in food production. You will record batch data, follow recipes, and help ensure safety, quality, and KPI targets are met.

This role requires poor-downtime focus, ability to analyze data, and collaboration with operators and other mechanics to continuously improve the operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.
• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive culture and follow established values.
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers, and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
• Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job)
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Good job performance and attendance records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.
• Ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost KPIs are achieved.
• Be a primary point of contact for assigned machine and troubleshoot improvements.
• Record production and test data for each food product batch.
• Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
• Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance for adjustments as needed.
• Develop problem-solving skills to optimize production with a positive contribution to key plant indicators.

Skills

Mechanical Experience

Data Analysis

Equipment Troubleshooting

Food Production

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Computer Systems

Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

• Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.
• Ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost KPIs are achieved.
• Be a primary point of contact for assigned machine and troubleshoot improvements.
• Record production and test data for each food product batch.
• Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
• Clean and sterilize blenders and factory processing areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; provide assistance for adjustments as needed.
• Develop problem-solving skills to optimize production with a positive contribution to key plant indicators.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1 year of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis.
• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive culture and follow established values.
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers, and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
• Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job)
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Good job performance and attendance records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in data analysis and effective communication within a team-oriented environment to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Experience
• Data Analysis
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Food Production
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Equipment Operation
• Data Recording
• Production Optimization
• Recipe Following
• Quality Control

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Attitude
• Personal Accountability
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Food Manufacturing
• KPI Achievement
• Continuous Improvement
• Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Manufacturing Equipment
• Computer Systems