Blending Technician

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math skills required, including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and basic calculations.
• Ability to accurately read and follow formulas, batch sheets, labels, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Experience Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, production, batching, blending, food and beverage production, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience weighing, measuring, staging, or handling raw materials is a plus.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and batch documentation.
• Experience operating scales, mixers, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other production equipment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong quality focus.
• Ability to accurately calculate ingredient quantities and verify batch specifications.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, quality issues, and incorrect measurements before materials enter production.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, reach, lift, carry, and move materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and required PPE.
• Ability to safely operate material handling and production equipment.

Job Duties

• Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare raw materials, ingredients, and additives according to formulas and production specifications.
• Calculate and verify weights, percentages, ratios, and quantities for production batches.
• Stage materials and prepare ingredients for blending and production runs.
• Operate scales, mixers, blending equipment, and other manufacturing equipment as trained.
• Verify ingredient identification, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates before use.
• Perform quality checks to ensure materials and blends meet company specifications.
• Maintain accurate batch records, production documentation, and material traceability.
• Report quality concerns, damaged materials, variances, and incorrect measurements promptly.
• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to support production schedules and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.

Benefits