Wet Blend Operator - Nights

Actus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is hiring a Wet Blend Operator to run the Rehydration and Cheese grinding departments and support the MSD operator. The role requires previous manufacturing experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, with certification as a forklift driver expected.

The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a night shift on a rotating schedule, with competitive hourly pay of $26.50 plus $0.50 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Willingness to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Rehydration and Cheese grinding departments efficiently.
• Support MSD operator and shift leads.
• Maintain documentation for production runs and CIP processes.
• Pull liquid samples and adjust operation parameters.
• Communicate issues to supervisor in a timely manner.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read and follow instructions

Forklift certification

Job description

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates - backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers.

The Wet Blend Operator has the responsibility for running the Rehydration and Cheese grinding departments in an efficient and productive manner. This position is to support and work directly with the MSD operator.

Pay: $26.50per hour USD +$0.50 shift differential

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Shift: Rotational Night Shift, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday one week and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday the opposite week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the operator you are relieving to gain knowledge of the present state of the equipment and production run.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Liquify and or handle bulk cheese or other items; this is to include un-wrapping and processing of material.
• Certified forklift driver
• Assist in all aspects of the MSD, Warehouse, and Foremost packaging operations as time allows. This includes relieving employees for breaks when performing rehydration role.
• Ability to work in a wet environment and CIP equipment.
• Document lot and batch reporting.
• Communicate any issues to shift lead/supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
• Must pull liquid samples and use analysis for adjusting operation parameters.
• Able to identify product lines and track the locations of all products being transferred.
• Maintain proper documentation for production runs and CIP’s.
• Maintain a clean and organized area.
• Maintain clean silos, lines, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Must be willing to learn/be certified as a forklift driver

We are committed to identifying and recruiting dedicated and reliable candidates to join the team of passionate employees. Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

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