Blending Technician: Food Production & Quality Leader

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

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,