Blending Specialist - Beverage Manufacturing
Experienced manufacturing professionals only. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have relevant manufacturing, blending, processing, production, quality, or laboratory experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Blending Specialist to support beverage production operations by ensuring product quality, equipment performance, safety, and process efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent math skills, and experience working with manufacturing processes and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor blending and production equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow production schedules and ensure all blends are produced according to specifications.
- Ensure proper equipment setup, operation, and process reliability.
- Maintain quality, yield, throughput, and efficiency goals.
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness, sanitation, and plant hygiene standards.
- Troubleshoot process issues and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with team members across shifts and departments.
- Support safety, quality, and operational excellence programs.
Requirements
- Relevant manufacturing, blending, processing, quality, laboratory, or production experience required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Excellent math skills.
- Understanding of process flow, sanitation practices, and manufacturing operations.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and production documentation.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Stable and relevant work history required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-6 years of manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or related industry experience.
- Experience with HACCP, SQF, GMP, or similar quality systems.
- Experience working in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and other physical activities.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in cold, wet, and noisy manufacturing environments.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
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