Blender

Job Title: Blender Operator

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department / Group: Blending

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Minden, NV

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

About Us:

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

The Blender Operator is responsible for the blending of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of blending as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality and accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn, practice, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Manufacturing

• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality policies and procedures

• Learn, practice, and adhere to Blending Department Policies and Procedures.

• Learn, practice, and adhere to all processing, change over, clean-up, and sanitation procedures related to equipment and machines in the department, per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Safe, effective, efficient set-up and operation of all blending equipment to meet the Work Order (WO) instructions per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety instructions

• Process Work Orders efficiently and accurately per instructions and the daily production schedule

• Create production batch samples of completed blends to facilitate Quality Assurance testing requirements

• Clean and sanitize machines, tables, processing rooms, and utensils per the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine weights and measures per the Work Order (WO) and yield loss percentage after the final blending process is complete

• Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the Work Order (WO)

• Assist with minor repair and maintenance of machines

• Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or immediately reporting them to those who can correct them

• Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste

• Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e.: equipment use, cleaning logs, Work Order (WO), etc.) legibly and accurately

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency

• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required

• Must maintain confidentiality at all times and have regular and reliable attendance

• Work in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned