Job Opening: Blending Technician
Description
Blending Technician – Fullerton, CA
$23hr
5am-1:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare & Operate Blend Batches
- Accurately stage, weigh, and verify ingredients using batch/tote
- Load materials into the blender via chain hoist or similar equipment as per Master Manufacturing Record (MMR).
- Monitor blending cycles, sample for quality control (e.g., color consistency, viscosity), and adjust parameters as needed.
- Quality & Compliance
- Record blend details: batch numbers, ingredient lot codes, quantities, cycle times, and deviations.
- Perform in-process testing (e.g., color strength, pH, viscosity, allergen segregation).
- Follow strict allergen control, GMP, SQF, FSMA, safety protocols, and internal procedures.
- Equipment Maintenance & Sanitation
- Conduct routine cleaning (CIP/SIP) and sanitation of blender, lines, utensils, and work areas between runs.
- Perform minor mechanical adjustments and troubleshoot blending equipment; escalate major issues to maintenance.
- Recordkeeping & Communication
- Accurately complete all paperwork, including batch sheets, cleaning logs, equipment maintenance forms, and deviation reports.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, QA, maintenance, and other production staff; participate in shift handoffs.