Blending Technician - Food Processing

Ike Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ike Center, a nonprofit vocational training center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Blending Coordinator to accurately weigh, verify, and blend dry ingredients per approved formulas and schedules. You will operate industrial equipment while upholding food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring consistent quality.

This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, in a co-manufacturing setting with emphasis on batch accuracy, documentation, and teamwork with Production, QA,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in food manufacturing, dry powder processing, spice blending, or related environment preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow batch sheets, formulas, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills for weighing ingredients and recording production information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial production equipment safely.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and allergen controls preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Must read/write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Verify raw materials against batch sheets and production orders before blending.
• Accurately weigh and add dry ingredients into blending equipment per formulas.
• Safely operate ribbon blenders, hoppers, augers, packaging equipment.
• Package finished products with correct weights and labels.
• Monitor blending operations for quality and batch accuracy.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and document results.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation requirements.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and areas per procedures.
• Report malfunctions or safety concerns to supervision.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and adjustments.

Skills

Reading batch sheets

Basic math

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Safety procedures

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are a non-profit vocational training center that has been serving the community for over 50 years providing education, training and jobs to people with disabilities and other challenges.

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description

The Blending Coordinator is responsible for accurately weighing, verifying, and blending dry powdered ingredients according to approved formulas and production schedules. This position operates industrial blending and packaging equipment while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. The technician plays a critical role in producing consistent, high-quality products that meet customer specifications while working with our clients.

Monday - Friday

7:30 am to 3:30 pm

• Verify raw materials against batch sheets and production orders before blending.
• Accurately weigh and add dry powdered ingredients into industrial blending equipment according to approved formulas.
• Safely operate ribbon blenders, hoppers, augers, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Package finished products into designated containers while verifying correct weights and labels.
• Monitor blending operations to ensure product consistency, quality, and batch accuracy.
• Perform routine quality inspections, including visual checks, product sampling, and label verification.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, inventory transactions, and quality documentation accurately.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, BRC, and company food safety requirements.
• Clean and sanitize blending equipment, utensils, tools, and production areas according to sanitation procedures.
• Properly handle allergens and prevent cross-contamination throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or safety concerns to supervision.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, and minor operational adjustments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse personnel to achieve daily production goals.
• Supervise clients who assist in production related responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of experience in food manufacturing, dry powder processing, spice blending, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow batch sheets, formulas, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills for weighing ingredients, recording production information, and verifying quantities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate industrial production equipment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and allergen control practices preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the work shift.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production schedules and deadlines.
• Work in environments that are noisy, dusty, and contain airborne powdered ingredients, spices, and food allergens.
• Tolerate hot and cold production environments for extended periods.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, masks, or respirators, as required.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production demands.

This position is performed in a food co-manufacturing facility where employees are regularly exposed to dry powdered ingredients, dust and food allergens. Strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, quality, and workplace safety standards is required at all times.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.