Job Description
Job Description
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 jackWarehouses raw materials in racking, rotates stock and lot numbersSelects materials based on lot number and item number per batch ticket or recipeWHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED :
Previous experience mixing or blending raw materialsUnderstanding of basic math and weights and measuresFollowing instructions preciselySafe forklift operation in tight spacesSanitation of production equipmentComfort in use of computers and softwareWork effectively with coworkers toward a common goalIssue and receive instructions using guidelinesAccurately and thoroughly complete work tasks in their assigned orderFlexibility to work other shift / hours as needed. Overtime may be required in peak seasonExperience working in a continuous production environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperatureYOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT :
Strong critical thinking ability to navigate and solve complex problemsSolid work ethic, self-starter, and result-orientedNatural ability to develop strong, trusting relationshipsEnjoys collaborating with cross-functional partnersResponsible and a high degree of ownershipThrives in an ever-changing work environmentEffectively managing a multitude of work responsibilitiesBalances attention to detail and swift executionPlease 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.