Flavors Blender Operator

Synergy Flavors•Chicago, IL

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences. Your Role in Synergy's Success This position is responsible for the addition of raw materials to a blender to produce a quality finished product.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to: Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Write simple correspondence.
Communicate with individuals and small groups
Read, write and speak English.
Mathematical Skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to complete Annual Operator Training
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds.
Must have ability to work and climb up to 60ft. above ground.
Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions.
The noise level is moderate.
Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
The employee is required to wear a respirator after a Doctor’s approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.

Responsibilities

Drive a forklift to bring materials back and forth from the blender area.
Verify and assure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.
Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.
Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.
Sampling of blended product.
Packaging of product in the prescribed package weight.
Filling out of daily production report to document production, quality, and performance.
Cleaning and sanitizing of the blender, sifter, and all support equipment.
Sanitation of work station and surrounding areas.
Disposal of trash and garbage dumpsters.
Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.
Ability to maintain all performance standards.