Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications.

Requirements

Weigh/measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements
Maintain and ensure adherence to sanitation practices
Follow procedures put in place to maintain a safe working environment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
Complete required documentation on the Batch Sheet per product specifications
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
Unload mixtures into containers
Add/mix ingredients for processing using blending machinery
Safely dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools
Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards
Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Operate machines to mix or blend ingredients per product specifications
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP's) for area of responsibility
Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste

Assists the Blender with the proper blending/mixing of products per the production schedule in compliance with customer product specifications.

Weigh/measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements
Maintain and ensure adherence to sanitation practices
Follow procedures put in place to maintain a safe working environment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
Complete required documentation on the Batch Sheet per product specifications
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas using moving equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
Unload mixtures into containers
Add/mix ingredients for processing using blending machinery
Safely dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools
Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards
Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Operate machines to mix or blend ingredients per product specifications
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP's) for area of responsibility
Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste

Blender Apprentice