Blending Technician (Night Shift)

Louisiana Fish Fry Products; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Fish Fry Products in Baton Rouge is seeking a Blending Operator to safely prepare and blend ingredients according to production specs. You will operate blending equipment, stage and transfer ingredients, scan materials, and maintain FIFO inventory while keeping the area clean.

Cross-training in the setup room and forklift operation is included. Candidates must lift up to 100 lbs and stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment, adhering to GMPs and food safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule.
• Must be able to move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to stand, lift and twist for an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to operate a forklift (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Transfer bulk sacks and ingredients into a blender.
• Learn blending loading system operation to transfer bulk sacks into a blender.
• Learn operation of Bar Code scanning system.
• Familiarize with blends and ingredients per recipes.
• Stage sacks and unload blenders.
• Adhere to FIFO to rotate inventory.
• Keep work area clean; perform end-of-shift cleaning.
• Follow safety, GMP, and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading/Writing/ Arithmetic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

The Blending Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and blending ingredients according to production specifications while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and workplace safety. This position involves operating blending equipment, staging and transferring ingredients, scanning materials using the barcode system, maintaining inventory rotation through First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices, and ensuring the work area remains clean and organized. The Blending Operator will also be cross-trained in the setup room, operate a forklift (training provided), and assist with other production-related duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adhering to all company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and regulatory requirements.

The Blending Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and blending ingredients according to production specifications while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and workplace safety. This position involves operating blending equipment, staging and transferring ingredients, scanning materials using the barcode system, maintaining inventory rotation through First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices, and ensuring the work area remains clean and organized. The Blending Operator will also be cross-trained in the setup room, operate a forklift (training provided), and assist with other production-related duties as assigned. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adhering to all company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer bulk sacks and ingredients into a blender.
• Learn the operation of blending loading system to transfer bulk sacks into a blender.
• Learn the operation of Bar Code scanning system
• Become familiar with all of the blends and learn to recognize which ingredients go into which blends.
• Stage sacks and unload blenders.
• Put cardboard into compactor as directed.
• Will be cross-trained to work in the setup room.
• Adhere to proper first in first out (FIFO) use techniques.
• Keep work area clean and perform required cleaning at end of the shift.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
• Adhere to all food safety guidelines and procedures
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of all Louisiana Fish Fry regulatory agencies.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform all tasks as directed by direct supervisor or other management.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures created to ensure the production of high-quality food-safe products.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills necessary to perform the position’s tasks.
• Must be available to work hours outside of normal schedule.
• Must be able to move or lift up to a 100 lbs. bag.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. for a constant 8 hour work day.
• Must be able to stand, lift, and twist for an 8 hour work day.
• Must be able to operate a forklift (training will be provided).

All descriptions listed are only intended to describe the general nature of the position and do not qualify as any type of contract with Louisiana Fish Fry.

Starting Hourly Rate - $14/Hour

Monday - Thursday, 4:30pm-2:30am

Company Information

We are proudly US-owned and US-made. In fact, our plant and headquarters are still located right where we started, in Baton Rouge.

In 1982, Louisiana Fish Fry Products was established to bring the true taste of Louisiana to a wider audience, with Cajun-inspired products that are authentic and easy to prepare. It started with fry mixes, then expanded to base mixes for Louisiana favorites like Jambalaya and Etouffée, followed by seafood boil, sauces and gravy mixes. Louisiana Fish Fry Products has seen steady growth in both the retail and foodservice industry.

Today, Louisiana Fish Fry Products still proudly calls Baton Rouge, Louisiana home. Nearly forty years later, that same commitment to selling authentic Louisiana-style dishes made from only the finest, high-quality ingredients still proudly inspires everything we do.