What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Operator- 2nd Shift position at East West Tea Company LLC?
Title of Role: Blending Operator
Department: Blending Direct Labor
East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Blending Operator to join our Tea Blending/ Production team on “B” shift. Blenders have sharp attention to detail and strong focus to safeguard formulations with strict GMP’s and food safety guidelines, making sure all tea blends are expertly crafted to specification.
In this role you will follow specific recipes and processes to select, verify, weigh and mix raw herbs, botanicals and organic flavors to be manufactured or packaged in compliance with CFR 111, dietary supplement regulations. This role functions within a team-style work environment to accurately follow procedures and complete documentation that begins the production process.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN:
Blending/ Mixing Product
• Safely weighs and transfers materials during the batch preparation process
• Accurately records consumption of all materials and verifies the records of others
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment and tools as required between batches
Product Selection/ Warehouse Processes
• Delivers products to the Blending area using a forklift or pallet jack
• Warehouses raw materials in racking, rotates stock and lot numbers
• Selects materials based on lot number and item number per batch ticket or recipe
WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:
• Previous experience mixing or blending raw materials
• Understanding of basic math and weights and measures
• Following instructions precisely
• Safe forklift operation in tight spaces
• Sanitation of production equipment
• Comfort in use of computers and software
• Work effectively with coworkers toward a common goal
• Issue and receive instructions using guidelines
• Accurately and thoroughly complete work tasks in their assigned order
• Flexibility to work other shift/hours as needed. Overtime may be required in peak season
• Experience working in a continuous production environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature
YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT:
• Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problems
• Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
• Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships
• Enjoys collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Responsible and a high degree of ownership
• Thrives in an ever-changing work environment
• Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
• Balances attention to detail and swift execution
Please apply for the B shift position directly on our Career Center.
East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.