Blending Operator I

Blount Fine Foods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off

Education Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Discounts on Blount products

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a 2nd shift processor to mix, blend and cook raw ingredients into finished food products. You will work with large kettles and mixers and ensure recipes meet HACCP standards. The role involves quality checks, instrument calibration, and collaboration with QC/QA teams.

Applicants should have a one-year certificate or equivalent experience, with HACCP knowledge preferred. Company offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, family-owned environment in Fall River.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate or equivalent experience in food processing.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and HACCP steps.
• HACCP knowledge or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate large volume kettles and mixers for finished products.
• Ensure product quality: ingredients, calibration, and record checks.
• Follow blending recipes and HACCP steps for consistency.
• Learn and operate multiple processing machines in an organized way.
• Coordinate with maintenance to improve equipment performance.
• Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches.

Skills

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

Certificate in food processing

Tools

Kettles and mixers

HACCP tools

Job description

Description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career! The pay range for this job is $20.00 to $20.50 per hour. This is a 2nd shift position.

Summary

Responsible for the efficient and accurate mixing, blending, cooking of raw ingredients. In event of absence, position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary processor of finished food grade products while operating large volume kettles and mixers. Work with an assistant on the processing lines, and/or at periodic times.
• Product quality adherence: solids, verifying ingredients, instrument calibration, magnet inspections, chart recorder accuracy.
• Strictly follows blending recipe and HACCP steps to ensure correct completion of all recipes to pre-determined standards, while attentive of Quality and Food Safety (Allergen Control).
• Ability to learn, operate and adjust multiple in-line pieces of processing equipment including but not limited to processing kettles while working in an organized manor.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance, upkeep and follow through on equipment maintenance. Work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment performance. Basic light industrial skills and machine troubleshooting skills
• Perform viscosity and sensory testing on batches produced.
• Work closely with QC and QA on all new and existing processes.
• Communicate effectively within department to ensure most efficient and productive processing possible

Education and/or Experience

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and chart recorders.
• HACCP Certification preferred

We offer

Medical, dental and vision benefits; 401k with Company match; Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays; Education Assistance Program; Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability; Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations.