Job Title: Frozen Blend Technician

Work Shift: Day shift Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Department: Frozen

Reports to: Department Manager

Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Read and follow batch sheets and recipes exactly, confirming the product, batch size, and ingredient list before starting
• Handle startup and shutdown duties for mixing equipment at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed during the shift
• Understand product changeovers and scheduled start times, and have the right batches ready on time
• Stage, weigh, and measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately using calibrated scales and measuring tools
• Add ingredients to mixers and blenders in the correct order and amounts, and blend for the specified time and speed
• Monitor and maintain proper dough temperatures throughout mixing, and record and report any readings outside the specified range
• Handle minor ingredients, premixes, and allergens carefully, using the correct scoops, containers, and labeling
• Verify ingredient identity and lot codes, and record them on batch records for traceability
• Check ingredient quality before use, including packaging condition, expiration dates, and signs of damage or contamination
• Dump bags, totes, and bulk ingredients using safe lifting and dust-control practices
• Move finished blending or doughs to the line, storage, or the next process as directed, and label them correctly
• Build and stage batched product on pallets for next-day production, with correct labeling and rotation
• Complete batch records accurately and on time, including weights, times, temperatures, and any deviations
• Clean and sanitize blending equipment, scales, tools, and work areas at changeover and end of shift, with extra care for allergen changeovers
• Report equipment problems, ingredient shortages, safety hazards, and quality concerns to the Blend Lead or Supervisor right away
• Perform other duties as assigned

Food Safety and Quality Expectations

Every team member is responsible for the safety of the food we make.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including handwashing, no jewelry, hair and
• Beard nets, clean uniforms, and no eating or drinking in production areas
• Follow allergen control procedures, including preventing cross-contact, using dedicated tools where required, and completing allergen changeover cleaning
• Check scales for calibration and zero before use, and report any scale that is out of tolerance
• Use only approved ingredients that have been released for use, and never substitute without supervisor approval.
• Keep ingredients covered, labeled, and stored correctly, and use them in first-in, first-out order

Stop and notify a supervisor if you find a foreign material, an ingredient or weight discrepancy, or a batch that does not match the recipe · Complete food safety and allergen training before starting work and refresher training as required

Qualifications Required

• Able to read, understand, and follow written batch sheets and recipes exactly
• Strong basic math skills, including comfort with decimals, fractions, and unit conversions between pounds, ounces, grams, and kilograms
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with a habit of double-checking weights and ingredients
• Able to complete batch records and other documentation legibly and accurately
• Willingness to follow safety, GMP, and allergen rules without shortcuts
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work the scheduled shift, including overtime and weekends when production requires
• Able to operate a forklift safely (the company will provide certification)
• Preferred Prior experience in food manufacturing, bakery production, batching, or a similar role
• Experience using industrial scales, mixers, or blenders
• Familiarity with GMPs, allergen management, or HACCP
•  Experience with pallet jacks or forklifts A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Stand and walk for the full shift, often on concrete floors
• Lift and carry up to [50] pounds regularly, such as ingredient bags, with team lifts or equipment for heavier items
• Repeat tasks such as bending, reaching, scooping, pouring, and dumping bags
• Work around moving equipment, in noisy areas, and in dusty conditions from flour and dry ingredients
• Work in an environment that contains common food allergens such as wheat, milk, egg, and soy, and may be exposed to varying temperatures, including cold or freezer areas
• Wear required PPE and uniform items, including hair and beard nets, gloves, dust masks or respirators where needed, hearing protection, and non-slip footwearStaff Mid America is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.For more information on jobs with us click here or visit our Facebook