Machine Operator - Batcher / Blender POSITION DESCRIPTION: Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Establish connections and proper routings to supply each production line with designated product.
- Transport ingredients to the batching area
- Mix batches to product specifications in a timely manner to keep production lines supplied with juice at all times.
- C.I.P. blend system when required.
- Maintain a clean, unobstructed work area at all times.
- Blend products through a computer blending system as well as manually.
- Able to accurately use laboratory equipment for testing of finished batch analytical parameters.
- Maintain concise, accurate records of all mixed batches.
- Notify management of any source loss or misuse, including spillage, molds, and drum temperatures.
- Verify the integrity of all connections, using tools specifically designed for associated tasks.
- Operate forklift.
- Other duties as directed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES - Must pass a quality assurance math test.
- Able to read and write English.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and computer skills.
- Possess a high level of personal initiative and sound judgment.
- Able to work in extreme temperatures and wet/humid environments.
- Flexible to work extended hours and weekends.
- Able to follow through and complete assigned tasks.
- Team oriented.
- Able to handle drums up to 600 pounds in weight.
- Able to continuously lift and carry 50 pounds in weight.
- Able to distinguish tastes, colors, and smells to assure proper coloration, flavor, and smell of blended products.
- Shows integrity by doing the right thing, even when it is difficult, and does not yield to pressure to show bias.
- Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
- Sees opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice. Generates unique but workable and useful solutions to difficult problems.
EDUCATION - High School Graduate or GED
PLEASE NOTE SoGo Packaging, LLC reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time. SoGo Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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