Blending Process Coordinator

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI) is seeking a production operator to support daily manufacturing tasks in Wisconsin. You will review production schedules, weigh and stage ingredients, and coordinate with warehouse and purchasing to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and GMP standards, with responsibilities spanning batch records, equipment operation, and ongoing quality checks. Prior experience in food production is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Report employee safety, food safety and quality issues to supervisory personnel.
• This position has heightened food safety and 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 report any nonconformities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Review daily production schedules and prepare ingredient batches according to approved recipes and specifications.
4. Accurately weigh, measure, and stage ingredients for production runs.
5. Coordinate ingredient availability with warehouse, purchasing, and production teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
6. Verify recipe formulas, batch records, and ingredient lot numbers before blending.
7. Operate blending, mixing, and ingredient handling equipment safely and efficiently.
8. Monitor blending processes to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with product specifications.
9. Complete production records, batch documentation, and traceability logs accurately.
10. Conduct quality checks and report any ingredient discrepancies, formulation issues, or equipment concerns.
11. Maintain inventory accuracy for raw materials and notify supervisors of shortages or replenishment needs.
12. Assist with product changeovers, equipment cleaning, and sanitation activities as needed.
13. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
14. Assist with training new employees.
15. Adhere to all Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and Safety policies and procedures and report any nonconformities.
16. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

BENEFITS / REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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