Evening Blender Technician — Precise Weighing & QA

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker's Pride, LLC is seeking a Blender in Lakeville, MN. The role involves accurately weighing, blending, and labeling products per customer specifications, with no supervisory duties.

You will follow batch sheets, monitor quality, and update the inventory system while maintaining a clean work area and collaborating with teammates. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written instructions must be understood.
• Basic addition/subtraction math skills required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and blend product according to batch specifications.
• Perform routine cleaning on blending equipment and containers.
• Transport bulk product using a pallet jack.
• Conduct visual quality checks on bulk product.
• Enter data into inventory control system.
• Read and record product codes and create tags in the system.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and report issues to Support Lead.
• Support team to maximize process efficiency and meet production goals.

Skills

Verbal & written instructions

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Independent work

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

The Blender position will have the overall responsibility ensuringthe proper products are accurately weighed, blended, and labeled according to the customer’s specifications. This position has no supervisory authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Blender consist of but are not limited to:

• Comprehend Blend Sheets and precisely weigh product according to batch specification
• Perform routine cleaning on blending equipment and containers
• Transport bulk product by operating pallet jack
• Perform visual quality check to ensure bulk product is not defective or damaged.
• Input data into the inventory control system computer program
• Read and record product codes
• Create proper product tags using inventory control system
• Report any issue to Support Lead
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Willingness to work as a team member and help out where needed to ensure maximum process efficiency.
• Focus on detail of product
• Willingness to work overtime when asked.
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary, or required by the Support Lead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Preferred - One or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred – Food industry experienced

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to detail
• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Basic Math skills, Addition & Subtraction
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiar with basic hand tools
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
• Basic computer skills

Starting Pay: $21.00/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2^ndand 3^rdshift opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90^thday of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local paytransparencylaws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

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