Job Description

4 on 4 off, 7am-7pm.

Blends Ltd is a fast-growing family company based in Liverpool who supply Flavours and Colours. Our core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, teamwork and customer focus have allowed the company to grow our key market sectors such as Bakery, Confectionery, Beverage, Agriculture and Nutrition.

A great opportunity for an experienced Blending Operative has arisen.

The role includes weighing, blending, testing and dispensing of batches in a fast-paced production environment. The successful applicant must have blending experience working on a BRC accredited site where standards are kept high enough to be audit ready at all times.

The tasks of a Blending Operative are:

Carry out the production of batches as per the requirements of the production plan.

Maintain accurate records of batch production, including measurements, materials used and batch/lot numbers.

Keep the work area and equipment clean and well-maintained.

Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols, such as the handling of hazardous materials.

Assist in the upkeep of hygiene standards and workplace standards within the department, ensuring PPE, personal hygiene and H&S rules and regulations are always followed.

Operate and maintain mixing equipment, ensuring they are functioning correctly and safely.

Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished products.

Work closely with the NPD team on first production runs.

Follow quality control procedures to prevent deviations and ensure consistency in product quality.

Escalate quality/health and safety issues with the blending supervisor.

Track inventory levels of raw materials and report shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.

Assist in the stock take of raw materials.

Ensure that all required information is being captured on relevant documentation..

Engage for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated in English + Maths (GCSE level minimum). Blending/Mixing experience.

Desirable

Degree qualified. FLT - Counterbalance trained.

Blends expectations

To maintain working conditions and equipment to standards set by the Company, enforcing Blends Policies & reporting any issues.

Upkeep hygiene and workplace standards within department, ensuring PPE, Personal Hygiene and H&S rules and regulations are always enforced.

Use initiative & engage for continuous improvement, undergoing training on a regular basis

Interact with fellow employees in a civil manner.

To carry out procedures which safeguard themselves and the health and safety of other staff.

To record all required information on relevant documentation.

To abide by the company rules and conditions relating to time keeping, break times, absenteeism, illness, and holiday leave etc.

The Blending Operative is accountable to the Blending Supervisor. When absent from work, cover will be provided by a designated member of staff.

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

mixing / blending: 1 year (required) manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person