Blender

Job DetailsJob Location: Minden, NV 89423Job Shift: 3rd ShiftAbout Us:  Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.   Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.    Job Summary:  The Blender Operator is responsible for the blending of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of blending as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality and accuracy.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Learn, practice, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Manufacturing  Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality policies and procedures  Learn, practice, and adhere to Blending Department Policies and Procedures.  Learn, practice, and adhere to all processing, change over, clean-up, and sanitation procedures related to equipment and machines in the department, per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  Safe, effective, efficient set-up and operation of all blending equipment to meet the Work Order (WO) instructions per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety instructions  Process Work Orders efficiently and accurately per instructions and the daily production schedule   Create production batch samples of completed blends to facilitate Quality Assurance testing requirements  Clean and sanitize machines, tables, processing rooms, and utensils per the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine weights and measures per the Work Order (WO) and yield loss percentage after the final blending process is complete  Understand all part numbers, lot numbers, and product descriptions as they relate to the Work Order (WO)  Assist with minor repair and maintenance of machines  Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or immediately reporting them to those who can correct them  Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste  Update and maintain all required logs and paperwork within the department (i.e.: equipment use, cleaning logs, Work Order (WO), etc.) legibly and accurately  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency  Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required  Must maintain confidentiality at all times and have regular and reliable attendance  Work in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned  QualificationsEducation and Skills  Read, write, speak, and comprehend English  Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator  Knowledge and understanding of basic computer and control systems  Possess mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment  Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization  Basic knowledge of food processing and food safety  Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center  Team Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolving conflicts appropriately, and adapting to change   Ability to manage time efficiently and work well under changing demands  Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions  Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver  Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies  Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality  Successfully completes and attains passing score of the entry level test  High school diploma or GED, and/or 2 years work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment  Physical Demands  Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standards  Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, and use manual dexterity to work with the following: production equipment, scales, pallet jacks, drum dollies, mops, brooms, portable stairs, hoses, forklifts, etc.  Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis daily and move heavier weights using proper equipment or team lifting techniques  Work Environment  Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain odors, dust, moderate level noise, and temperature and ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel as required (e.g.: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair net, uniform, face shield, as required)     *This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.