Blending Operator

Job Summary

The Blending Operator will serve multiple roles within the department, related to material handling and blending. Operators will first be trained within the Material Handler (Blending Operator I) role, and then transition into full blending operation (Blending Operator II) as their training progresses and they familiarize themselves with the standards and procedures of the department. While material handling, operators will be trained on PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) equipment and be responsible for organizing, stacking, pulling, and maintaining inventory of raw materials and finished goods, as well as assembling orders according to Material Issue Slips.

In the blending role, Blending Operators will be responsible for learning about the various raw materials at HWP and how they interact in different blends, as well as different screening/dispensing needs of said materials. Blending Operators in all roles will perform machine operation functions in multiple work locations in support of HWP production goals. Specific tasks are clearly defined by work instructions for each operation in the job rotation.

Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Sun - Thurs, 10pm - 6:30am

* per business needs, may exceed 40 hours per week

• A High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 to 3 years of current warehouse material handling experience in a manufacturing environment desirable
• 3 to 6 years  experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Target industries include pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, electronic, chemical, cosmetics, and/or food
• Ability to read and write in English, use basic shop math skills, algebra, and basic computer skills
• 1 year of experience with ERP systems in some capacity preferred
• Hand truck, forklift, and other PIT equipment experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and use basic shop math skills, algebra, and basic computer skills
• Experience with FDA/cGMP compliance is preferred

• A legal right to work in the United States
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• For those applying out of the area We love working for such an awesome company within the beautiful Pacific NW and understand your motivation is to do the same! Please recognize that relocation packages are not being offered at this time.

• Within 30 days of hire, pass job related assessments
• Complete Material Handler Training (training checklists)
• Complete Blending Operator I Operations Test (Alchemy)
• Complete Blending Operator I Practical Audit (Coach)
• Operate PIT equipment as needed for duties, including preparing raw materials for batches, organizing them according to work orders, utilizing good inventory control, and properly storing materials to prevent mixups or cross contamination
• Determine which batches to pull and/or blend based on production needs and the production schedule
• Set up batches for future blending needs, ensuring proper raw materials per batch paperwork (correct material, item number, lot number(s), and correct amounts)
• Perform setup, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of blending machines, tools, and surrounding work areas, following specific guidelines for each part
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for blending and weighing raw materials
• Make necessary calculations related to the batch and batch paperwork
• Move, stack, lift, dispense, and verify materials during blending operations
• Visually and manually inspect materials and finished goods following inspection guidelines to ensure quality standards and compatibility with encapsulation machines
• Effectively problem solve
• Complete documentation accurately and legibly per established procedures
• Work collaboratively within and outside the department, maintaining effective working relationships
• Understand how finished product is used by other departments and how Blending supports overall HWP operations
• Check and correct any conditions that are not conducive to a safe, clean workplace; report safety issues immediately
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including cleaning machines, tools,…