Manufacturing and Operations General

Role Overview

• Under the general supervision of the Production Team Manager, the Dry Blend Technician will process ingredients in blending equipment to make batch formulations
• Complete required production records and input data into SAP
• Set up and start automatic blending equipment
• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials
• Pack off finished product, perform checks on critical timing of equipment, prepare equipment half an hour to one hour prior to shift start
• Make product change-over, package size changes, minor repairs on all equipment
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader
• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily
• Document and record downtime and machine adjustments
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials
• Assist in preventative maintenance duties with the assistance of the maintenance team
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality products
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities by actively participating in continuous improvement activities
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach
• Complete monthly safety and quality inspections on assigned weeks
• Replenish production line(s) by operating a forklift in a safe manner
• Mathematically calculate batch and material usage
• Be responsible for following plant attendance policy
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Must have a basic understanding of computer systems in the form of data entry
• Must be organized and possess strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations
• Proficient in reading and writing
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently or in team environment
• Must be able to work overtime daily, including weekends
• PAPR/ Respirator use required

Benefits

• tuition assistance
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• group life insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• paid holidays
• vacations