Powder Blending Lead

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Personal Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan with a company match

Eligibility and waiting periods may be

Eligibility and waiting periods may be

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, Idaho, seeks a Powder Blending Lead to accurately measure, blend and prepare powdered ingredients for production. You will lead line operators, coordinate production activities and support food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing blending operations, line changeovers, sanitation, and training new team members while maintaining safe, compliant and efficient production across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Education or Equivalent required.
• Experience reading formulations and SOPs is essential.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating blending equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability in a production setting.
• Prior food manufacturing or blending experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and stage powdered ingredients according to formulation sheets.
• Operate blending equipment and monitor mixing times, speeds and consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and sanitation procedures between batches.
• Rotate between blending, staging, and packaging tasks as needed.
• Supervise line operators, ensure schedules, and coach for safety and quality.

Skills

Reading formulations

SOP compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Blending equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

Department

BL-Production

Location:

Ice Cream Plant

City

Jerome

State/Territory

Idaho

Reports To

Powder Blending Supervisor

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Shifts

Swing Shift

# of openings:

1

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Powder Blending Lead is responsible for accurately measuring, blending, and preparing powdered ingredients for production while maintaining flexibility to assist across multiple blending and packaging lines. This role provides leadership to line operators, coordinates production activities, and supports compliance with food safety and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Blending Operations

• Weigh and stage powdered ingredients according to formulation sheets.
• Operate blending equipment and monitor mixing times, speeds, and consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and sanitation procedures between batches.

Flexibility & Support

• Rotate between blending, staging, and packaging tasks as needed.
• Provide coverage for absent operators and assist in training new team members.

Production Oversight

• Supervise all stages of production on the assigned line, including blending and packaging.
• Monitor line performance to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper setup and operation of blending equipment.

Team Leadership

• Lead and train line operators to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct in-process checks for blend accuracy and uniformity.
• Follow HACCP, SQF, and FDA guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate batch records and report deviations promptly.

Safety & Maintenance

• Adhere to all plant safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and notify maintenance for repairs.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Required: High School Education or Equivalent.

Experience:

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or blending preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and follow detailed formulations and SOPs.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating blending equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

Physical Requirements:

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70° F), refrigerated (35° F), and frozen (minus 20° F) temperatures.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Subject to up to at least 92db’s.
• Lifting: Up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks on a regular basis.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.