We are seeking a skilled and dependable blender operator to join a Hendersonville, NC beverage production team. The ideal candidate will ensure proper blending of concentrates according to customer specifications while maintaining food safety and quality standards
Location: Hendersonville, NC
Shift: 1st Shift – 6am to 6pm
Work Hours: 12-hour shift, temp-to-hire
Pay Rate: $23.00/hr, increase to $24.00/hr once permanently hired
Core Responsibilities
• Blending & Quality: Read and follow formula sheets to blend concentrates; match color, flavor, and quality attributes to control standards; perform quality checks (Brix, acid, pH, sensory, color) and adjust batches to meet specifications before releasing for production.
• Batch Operations: Weigh and pump ingredients, open drums and containers, use computer touch screens and hand-held scanners to fill batch tanks and execute formulas; research inventory needs and resolve batch errors.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Uphold food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements; monitor CCPs, adhere to SQF standards, and notify management of any actual or potential food safety concerns.
• Sanitation & Housekeeping: Perform sanitation of tanks and rooms; move empty drums, totes, and bins for disposal or storage.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skills: Forklift certification required; proficient in math; comfortable with computer systems and hand-held scanners.
Additional Qualifications & Competencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail for blending accuracy and quality recordkeeping.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in wet/humid conditions with temperature fluctuations.
• Must be able to perform taste testing of products as needed (up to a couple of ounces per test).
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