Blender Operator

Employer: Personnel Plus, Inc.
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Category: Manufacturing
Location: Jerome, ID, Idaho
Compensation: $25/ hr
Type: Temporary Agencies
Job Schedule: 2/3 PM - 10/11 PM
Apply before: March 31, 2026

Job Description and Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed.
  • Keeps work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and SQF.
  • Performs assigned tasks that do not endanger the environment and adhere to company and regulatory standards.
  • Actively participates in the continuous improvement process.
  • Builds production batches for your shift and the following shift.
  • Uses a digital scale to weigh small amounts.
  • Stacking 50 to 100-pound bags on pallets and moving 200-pound barrels onto pallets.
  • Watch for visual problems with ingredients.
  • Dump-built batches into blenders according to manufacturing directions.
  • Make sure all paperwork is accurate and completed.
  • Use a forklift to take down empty barrels and pallets and set built batches up on the blender and packet machine platforms.
  • Sorts pallets.
  • Blends batches according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Checks mill and screen condition for cleanliness and sanitize both before using.
  • Pulls samples for lab approval and runs line tests when needed.
  • Makes sure products meet all specifications before packaging.
  • Makes sure the blender is clean and has been swept thoroughly.
  • When running vertical packet machines, fill hoppers as needed and follow all sanitary practices. Record product numbers, lot, and batch numbers on the packet fill sheet.
  • Keep work areas and utensils clean.
  • Wash and sanitize blenders, sifters, mills, and floors when needed.
  • Follow lockout procedures and safety practices, and use safety equipment.
  • Follow the colored coding system.
  • As needed, may be pulled to work in other areas of the plant.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience/Skills

  • Must be able to work in hot and cold conditions and climb on and off the lift truck throughout the shift
  • Need reading, writing, math, and computer skills
  • Complete knowledge of sifting, blending, processing, and drying
  • Ability to operate (or learn to operate) a lift truck
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds throughout the shift
  • Must be mechanically inclined
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision
  • Must be able to move 200-pound barrels regularly
  • Must be dependable and trustworthy

Benefits

Why work for Personnel Plus, Inc.

As the area's largest Staffing Service, we value adding you as a member of our great team
Your application will be considered for many urgent openings
Apply Today - work today
Flex pay - choose Direct Deposit, pay card, or paper check
Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
Referral Hiring Incentives
We never charge a fee

Next Steps

You can apply online at https://vms.personnelinc.com/apply-for-job/1/110542
Or give us a call at 208-733-7300, and we can get you scheduled for a time to come in and go through our application process