Blending Technician

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Located in Woodinville, WA

Salary: $19-$23 per hour, DOE

Position: Blending Technician
Type: Full-Time, Evaluation to Hire
Location: Woodinville
Pay:  $19-$23 per hour, DOE 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM

Job Details: The Blending Technician is responsible for a variety of duties related to baking, processing and producing quality flavored salts or sugars. Blend Technicians will work in different rooms requiring them to climb stairs, follow recipes, for the different food grade salts and bath salts. (Powders and oils) Each Production Associate ensures that the production lines are operating efficiently with minimal interruption throughout the day

Responsibilities:

· Load salt product into flavor processing equipment (Manually and Automated)
· Inspect salt or sugar for color, smell, grain size and quality
· Operate equipment including processing equipment that can get very hot. (Heat Guns)
· Follow recipe and make changes as needed depending on the moister contained in the salt
· Record weight and amount of finished salt, along with Lot Code for Traceability
· Sift product on sifting equipment as needed
· Move the completed pallet to WIP staging area for shifting or Packaging
· Ensure that your work area is clean and organized at all times (Audit Ready)
· Assemble, clean and break down equipment at beginning, middle or end of shift
· Daily Inventory of RAW salt needed for production and Daily inventory of Finished Goods to help determine daily schedule
· Inventory supplies used in blending rooms (Bath oils and Flavored products)
· Fill out daily logs for production reporting
· Adhere to Good Manufacturing Processes, Food Safety Standards and related operational procedures
· Forklift and electric pallet jacks are used daily. (Will train in house.)· Other projects and duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Reliable and detail oriented; pay close attention to the salt and sugar color, texture, smell and grain size
· Hands-on and dependable individual with ability to work some overtime (schedule may vary depending on need)
· 2-3 years production or manufacturing experience preferred (Food is a plus but not required)
· Demonstrate the willingness and ability to help other teams as needed
· Must be a self-starter and finisher as you will have to work alone most of the time
· Must be able to complete tasks on time to maintain the needs of the production schedule
· Maintain a positive attitude and adjust to change quickly
· Must communicate well with others
· Must wear GMP equipment when necessary
· Safety Harness when working on mezzanine
· Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack Certified (Preferred but not required, we will train in-house)

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, lift 55 plus pounds repetitively for 8 hours a day. Scooping 3-5 lbs repetitively to move product from barrels to a super bag or bin.
· Walk up and down stairs regularly throughout the day
· Ability to work with strong fragrances and spicy powders (Glasses, Dust masks and or respirator are available)
· Ability to work in a dusty or powdery area (Glasses, Dust masks and or respirator are available)

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
- 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Vision/Eyewear Plan
- Life Insurance
- Prescription Drug Reimbursement
- Short-Term Disability
- Referral Bonuses 

Express Office: Lynnwood
19009 33rd Ave W Ste 204
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-775-4903

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