**Job Description** **General Purpose:** The Blend Operator is responsible for following all DFA Ingredient Solutions GMP’s and working in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, and quality and sanitation requirements. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Weighs each ingredient and add to the batch + Ensures the product is ready to dry + Carries out all QA checks in the mix room + Operates the pH meter, refractometer, etc. to keep product within specifications + Performs necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance + Follows established plant operating and cleaning procedures + Follows Good Manufacturing Practices + Assists with safety analysis and on the job training of new employees + Attends educational training seminars as needed (i.e. loss control) + Attends and participates in safety meetings + Reports unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents immediately to supervisor + Assists in accident investigations + Covers vacations and overtime as needed or required + Assists with duties in other departments as needed Performs other work as assigned **Requirements** **Minimum Requirements:** **_Education and Experience_** + High School Diploma or GED required + 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Basic computer skills + Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and job safety analysis + Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals + Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage + Performs work independently, as required + Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment, and lockout tagout Must be able to read, write and speak English **Pay Range** $24.35/hour