Career Pathway

Assists leadership team members in the coordination of activities of the blend operation through analysis and resolution of problems that results in efficient utilization of labor, customer satisfaction and meeting production requirements in a safe working environment. All functions associated within the blend technician job description and the following: Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Assigns labor by monitoring production and adjusting work assignments, supply of materials, and scheduling parameters when necessary. Interprets process specifications for the blending operation to ensure quality and to meet the production demands, which includes coordination of the packaging and quality departments. Confers with supervisors/managers to receive instructions and exchange production information. Trains workers in the blend technician responsibilities. Maintains and respects confidentiality as appropriate to all employees. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and orderliness in performing work assignments and solves problems before they become critical, which will be attained through the demonstration of leadership skills in determining problem-solving solutions which reduce costs, enhance line reliability, ensure quality, maximize yields, and minimize material usage.

Assists leadership team members in the coordination of activities of the blend operation through analysis and resolution of problems that results in efficient utilization of labor, customer satisfaction and meeting production requirements in a safe working environment. All functions associated within the blend technician job description and the following: Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Assigns labor by monitoring production and adjusting work assignments, supply of materials, and scheduling parameters when necessary. Interprets process specifications for the blending operation to ensure quality and to meet the production demands, which includes coordination of the packaging and quality departments. Confers with supervisors/managers to receive instructions and exchange production information. Trains workers in the blend technician responsibilities. Maintains and respects confidentiality as appropriate to all employees. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and orderliness in performing work assignments and solves problems before they become critical, which will be attained through the demonstration of leadership skills in determining problem-solving solutions which reduce costs, enhance line reliability, ensure quality, maximize yields, and minimize material usage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Print and utilize the SAP production schedule and computerized database for proper formulas.
* Monitor and document all ingredient usage to ensure delivery is in accordance with acceptable formula specification maximizing yields.
* Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate quality checks.
* Perform and document all quality checks and make required adjustments to bring batched product(s) within formula specifications.
* Communicate with packaging and production planning to ensure timely and accurate product changeovers.
* Enter data into Gagetalker and SAP as required.
* Discern quality products and containers integrity in accordance with OSC guidelines.
* Maintain equipment and perform adjustments and repairs.
* Prepare blending system equipment for cleaning.
* Clean and sanitize all associated equipment within blending operation (i.e. biotrace swabbing).
* Ensure safe handling of chemicals and use of required equipment to effectively clean and sanitize equipment.
* Weigh essential vitamins
(i.e. vitamins A&E) and any other hand add ingredients.
* Ensure proper discharge of cleaning chemicals and product residue in accordance with waste water pre-treatment regulations.
* Designates storage of juice and concentrate from tankers and coordinates loading of blended products.
* Visually inspect, record, and dump concentrate rework and premixes.
* Operate and maintain forklift to move necessary containers to designated locations.
* Load and store empty containers in designated areas.
* Notify Supervisor or Team Administrator when a deviation from the process is noticed.
* Participate in team process and maintain good customer/supplier relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Print and utilize the SAP production schedule and computerized database for proper formulas.
* Monitor and document all ingredient usage to ensure delivery is in accordance with acceptable formula specification maximizing yields.
* Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate quality checks.
* Perform and document all quality checks and make required adjustments to bring batched product(s) within formula specifications.
* Communicate with packaging and production planning to ensure timely and accurate product changeovers.
* Enter data into Gagetalker and SAP as required.
* Discern quality products and containers integrity in accordance with OSC guidelines.
* Maintain equipment and perform adjustments and repairs.
* Prepare blending system equipment for cleaning.
* Clean and sanitize all associated equipment within blending operation (i.e. biotrace swabbing).
* Ensure safe handling of chemicals and use of required equipment to effectively clean and sanitize equipment.
* Weigh essential vitamins
(i.e. vitamins A&E) and any other hand add ingredients.
* Ensure proper discharge of cleaning chemicals and product residue in accordance with waste water pre-treatment regulations.
* Designates storage of juice and concentrate from tankers and coordinates loading of blended products.
* Visually inspect, record, and dump concentrate rework and premixes.
* Operate and maintain forklift to move necessary containers to designated locations.
* Load and store empty containers in designated areas.
* Notify Supervisor or Team Administrator when a deviation from the process is noticed.
* Participate in team process and maintain good customer/supplier relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Print and utilize the SAP production schedule and computerized database for proper formulas.
* Monitor and document all ingredient usage to ensure delivery is in accordance with acceptable formula specification maximizing yields.
* Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate quality checks.
* Perform and document all quality checks and make required adjustments to bring batched product(s) within formula specifications.
* Communicate with packaging and production planning to ensure timely and accurate product changeovers.
* Enter data into Gagetalker and SAP as required.
* Discern quality products and containers integrity in accordance with OSC guidelines.
* Maintain equipment and perform adjustments and repairs.
* Prepare blending system equipment for cleaning.
* Clean and sanitize all associated equipment within blending operation (i.e. biotrace swabbing).
* Ensure safe handling of chemicals and use of required equipment to effectively clean and sanitize equipment.
* Weigh essential vitamins
(i.e. vitamins A&E) and any other hand add ingredients.
* Ensure proper discharge of cleaning chemicals and product residue in accordance with waste water pre-treatment regulations.
* Designates storage of juice and concentrate from tankers and coordinates loading of blended products.
* Visually inspect, record, and dump concentrate rework and premixes.
* Operate and maintain forklift to move necessary containers to designated locations.
* Load and store empty containers in designated areas.
* Notify Supervisor or Team Administrator when a deviation from the process is noticed.
* Participate in team process and maintain good customer/supplier relationships.