Blending Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Blending Technician for a fast-paced beverage manufacturing client in Greendale, IN. You will support the Production/Blending area, ensuring batches meet specifications and quality procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include preparing blends, handling ingredients, forklift moves, and complying with GMP, HACCP, and safety policies. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, experience in high-speed beverage production, and ability to use SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• English communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and wear PPE.
• Support FDA/HACCP/GMP/Hygiene compliance and quality policies.
• Transport materials by forklift and pre-weigh as per SAP/inventory control.
• Prepare blended product for bottling following batching sheets.
• Maintain sanitation and CIP/COP of lines, tanks, and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

English communication

Tools

SAP

Forklift Certification

Job description

Our client, a fast-paced beverage manufacturing organization, is seeking a Blending Technician to join their team. As a Blending Technician, you will be part of the Production/Blending area supporting the operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to follow quality procedures consistently—helping ensure every batch meets specifications and keeps production running smoothly.

Location: Greendale, IN

Pay Range: $22.25

Shift: Mon-Fri2-1030pm

What's the Job?

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required PPE while working in warehouse or production areas.
• Support food quality and food safety requirements by complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, and other applicable standards.
• Handle ingredients by transporting required materials and pre-weighing by forklift to and from designated areas, following SAP and inventory control parameters.
• Prepare blended product for bottling by following batching/blending sheets, adding the correct ingredients, recording amounts accurately, and supplying the production line in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning of batching/blending areas, including scheduled CIP/COP sanitation of lines, tanks, and equipment; remove empty barrels/bins to designated storage areas or trailers.

What's Needed?

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred.
• Formal training in SAP, HACCP, GMP, and Hygiene preferred.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs and perform duties in a high-stress/pressure environment.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements and formulas, plus solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written in English) and attention to detail; ability to obtain/sustain forklift certification.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a structured, supervised production environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to be trained and certified on batching/blending equipment in your area of responsibility.
• Contribute directly to product integrity by ensuring blends meet specifications and supporting QA/Blending review.
• Develop practical skills in documentation, sampling, and coordination with quality laboratory testing.
• Be part of a team that values problem-solving, efficiency, and yield improvement while eliminating out-of-spec or damaged product.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance401(k)