Blending Process Coordinator

Associated Milk Producers Inc.; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. is seeking an on-site production team member in Wisconsin to support daily blending and ingredient handling. You will weigh and stage ingredients, verify recipes and batch records, operate equipment, and maintain accurate production documentation.

The role emphasizes food safety, GMP compliance, and collaboration with QA and production teams to ensure continuous improvement and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED may be required.
• Knowledge of GMP and food-safety practices preferred.
• Ability to weigh and measure ingredients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedules and prepare ingredient batches.
• Weigh, measure, and stage ingredients for production runs.
• Coordinate ingredient availability with warehouse, purchasing, and production teams.
• Verify recipe formulas, batch records, and ingredient lot numbers before blending.
• Operate blending, mixing, and ingredient handling equipment safely.
• Monitor blending processes for quality and compliance with specs.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, and traceability logs.
• Conduct quality checks and report discrepancies or equipment concerns.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for raw materials and notify shortages.
• Assist with product changeovers, cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Adhere to GMP, food safety and safety policies and reporting nonconformities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Quality checks

Equipment operation

Documentation

GMP adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Description AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation\'s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative\'s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co‑op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled Cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This List Of Duties And responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

• All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
• This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
• Review daily production schedules and prepare ingredient batches according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage ingredients for production runs.
• Coordinate ingredient availability with warehouse, purchasing, and production teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Verify recipe formulas, batch records, and ingredient lot numbers before blending.
• Operate blending, mixing, and ingredient handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor blending processes to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with product specifications.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, and traceability logs accurately.
• Conduct quality checks and report any ingredient discrepancies, formulation issues, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for raw materials and notify supervisors of shortages or replenishment needs.
• Assist with product changeovers, equipment cleaning, and sanitation activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Adhere to all Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures and reporting any nonconformities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the Essential Duties And Responsibilities listed above.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General\... For full info

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