Compact Industries, Inc. is a family owned and operated company in St. Charles, Illinois specialized in contract manufacturing, blending and packaging of powdered food products since 1963.

Apply with us today to become a part of our growing team!

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Non-Exempt Sign-On Bonus.

Blending Operator

First shift: 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

Second Shift: 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

PURPOSE:

Produce quality blended formulas

Blending Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:

• Review and understand the daily blending schedule and shift expectations
• Verify that the blender assigned is properly in use for the production schedule
• Direct the activities of the dumpers assigned to his/her blender
• Ask staging personnel for the formulas needed to run the blender
• Verify the formulas are correct and they correspond to the schedule
• Verify any other ingredients needed to prepare the batch, quantities, description etc.
• Verify every single quantity of ingredients according to formula sheet
• Scan ingredients into the blender
• Measure blending time, speeds, etc. for processing batches
• Take samples and wait for QA approval
• Complete the paperwork for each batch
• Coordinate with dump room to empty the blender and get the hoppers of products back to the loft
• Actively participate in blender cleaning: brush-out, sugar purge, wet wash
• Make sure the work area is organized, clean and free of debris at all times
• Follow all/every Safety and GMP regulations and procedures

Occasional:

• Train new blender dumpers or new blender operators as needed
• Participate in company inventory count and other assignments as needed

Blending Operator

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs
• Standing 98% of time
• Walking 50% of time
• Bending, twisting and stooping motions 80% of time

Blending Operator

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of RF scanner use

Blending Operator

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to speak, read and comprehend English: simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization, auditors, and sometimes customers.
• Ability to direct a team
• Ability to calculate simple mathematical figures
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot issues

Blending Operator

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred: high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Blending Operator

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One or more years of similar job experience or training
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus
• Experience working in a food environment is a plus

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