Production Operator Riverview, FL

Cvista, LLC; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvista, LLC is hiring a Blender / Production Operator in Riverview, FL to prepare, measure, and blend food-grade and chemical ingredients according to approved formulations and procedures. You will ensure product quality, maintain equipment, and document production activities in a GMP environment.

The role involves operating blending and transfer equipment, verifying ingredients and batch records, and supporting inventory control while following safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and monitor operation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials per batch formulations and work instructions.
• Operate blending, mixing, pumping, filtering, and transfer equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify ingredients, lot numbers, and quantities before blending.
• Follow production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Complete batch records, production logs, and related documentation accurately.
• Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
• Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a safe environment.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Forklift experience

Equipment maintenance

Operation monitoring

Job description

Position Summary

The Blender / Production Operator is responsible for preparing, measuring, and blending food-grade and chemical ingredients in accordance with approved formulations, production specifications, and manufacturing procedures. This position ensures product consistency, quality, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), workplace safety requirements, and company policies. Responsibilities also include proper equipment operation, material handling, accurate production documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• -Accurately weigh, measure, and blend raw materials according to batch formulations and work instructions.
• -Operate blending, mixing, pumping, filtering, and transfer equipment safely and efficiently.
• -Verify ingredients, lot numbers, and quantities before blending
• -Follow production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• -Monitor blending operations and adjust as required to maintain product specifications.
• -Complete batch records, production logs, and related documentation accurately.
• -Assist with packaging, labeling, and transferring finished products to designated storage locations.
• -Perform tank and equipment cleaning according to procedure
• -Collect production samples for quality control testing as required.
• -Maintain accurate traceability and inventory records.
• -Report any quality concerns, deviations, or non-conforming materials immediately.
• -Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• -Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• -Safely handle food-grade ingredients, flavor ingredients, essential oils, and regulated chemical materials.
• -Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe working environment.
• -Receive and verify raw materials used in production.
• -Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation.
• -Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
• -Perform routine inspections of blending and processing equipment.
• -Identify maintenance issues and report them promptly.
• -Assist with preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
• -Maintain equipment cleanliness and operational readiness.

Skills:

• -Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• -Forklift experience.
• -Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• -Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.