1st Shift - Blending Technician- Level 1- Reno, NV (51546)

The hiring establishment is a specialized food production company focused on creating high-quality, custom spice blends for a variety of culinary applications. This company values precision, safety, and consistency in its manufacturing processes, catering to both commercial clients and individual consumers seeking unique spice mixtures. As a leader in the food manufacturing industry, the company emphasizes compliance with stringent food safety standards and the implementation of advanced blending and packaging technologies to ensure exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.

This particular role is for a Spice Blending Technician, an entry-level position vital to the production of flavor-engineered spice blends. The technician is responsible for verifying raw ingredients, operating industrial mixing equipment, and packaging blended spices while adhering to strict quality and safety guidelines. This position requires close collaboration with production team members to meet daily manufacturing goals, maintain a clean workspace, and uphold the company's reputation for quality control and food safety. The technician strictly follows batch instructions to ensure each blend matches precise customer specifications, supporting the company's mission to deliver consistent and safe products.

The Spice Blending Technician role involves a range of operational tasks such as verifying and dumping ingredients according to batch cards, operating blending and packaging machinery, performing quality checks, and sanitizing equipment. The work environment is dynamic and requires adaptability to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and allergen presence. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to comply with safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment. Physical stamina is also important as the role involves lifting, standing for prolonged periods, and working in both hot and cold settings.

Given the industrial nature of the role, the company seeks individuals who can contribute positively to a team-oriented, fast-paced production floor, all while complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards, and internal company procedures. The employment type is full-time, with expectations of occasional overtime and weekend work to meet production demands. This role offers a stable opportunity for growth within the food manufacturing industry for candidates who are meticulous, safety-conscious, and motivated to excel in a manufacturing environment.