Blending Technician -1st Shift- Reno NV (51557)
Summary
Operates industrial mixers to blend raw spices into custom blends, packages the product, and maintains food safety and cleanliness standards in a manufacturing environment.
Job Summary:
The Spice Blending Technician is responsible for verifying and combining raw ingredients in industrial mixers to produce custom spice blends. Then packs off the blended raw ingredients into bags, boxes, or super sacks, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This entry-level role follows batch instructions and quality standards to ensure blends meet customer specifications, production schedules, and food safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Verify and dump raw ingredients into mixers based on batch cards and operator direction
- Operate blending and packaging machinery safely and efficiently
- Run out blends into appropriate packaging according to specified weights
- Perform basic quality checks, including visual inspection and product labeling
- Monitor product throughout the blending process to ensure consistent quality
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and company safety procedures.
- Clean and sanitize blending equipment and work areas to meet food safety standards
- Support team members in meeting daily production goals
- Other duties as assigned