Blender Associate

Job Summary

The Blending Associate is responsible for supporting daily blending operations in a manufacturing environment. This role oversees the blending room workflow, helps maintain production schedules, and ensures raw materials are blended accurately, safely, and on time. The Blending Associate plays a key role in meeting production goals while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support the daily blend schedule to meet production goals.
• Assign daily tasks to blending staff and temporary workers.
• Monitor operator performance and progress against production schedules.
• Assist blenders with staging, scaling, sanitation, and running blending equipment.
• Maintain daily blending summaries and performance documentation.
• Coordinate with Production to keep schedules on track.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
• Oversee general operations of the blending room.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and report potential shortages.
• Ensure blending areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Follow GMPs, quality procedures, and company policies.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials according to formulas.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to one year of manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs and Quality Assurance practices.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Ability to understand formulas and mixing instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Work performed near moving machinery.

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