Blending Machine Operator

Universal Corporation

Blending Machine Operator mixing food ingredients for Universal Ingredients, a specialty food-ingredient manufacturer. Operating production equipment, performing quality checks, and preparing materials for shipment.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeLancaster • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring efficient mixing and blending of materials while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in recording production data and implementing process improvements in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

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Machine OperationProduction ProceduresQuality ControlPowered Industrial EquipmentMicrosoft Office Excel

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Hard Skills

Machine TendingMaterial WeighingProduction SchedulingProcess AdjustmentQuality ChecksTroubleshootingSOP CreationData RecordingHeat-SealingPacking Materials Preparation

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedOrganizedGood JudgmentAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaTechnical Degree

Industry Keywords

High-Speed ManufacturingFood ManufacturingProduction EfficiencyContinuous ImprovementDiverse Workforce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and tend machines to mix or blend materials
Maintain equipment and prepare materials for usage, storage, or shipment
Independently adjust machines, reattach parts, set speeds, and adjust settings for operational efficiency
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products to meet requirements
Read work orders to determine production specifications
Monitor production equipment for safe and efficient operation
Mix or blend ingredients for specified times
Load specified material quantities into machinery
Stop machines when product qualities are achieved and transfer mixtures using valves and pumps
Adhere accurately and timely to the production schedule
Participate in SOP creation, standard settings, and continuous improvement activities
Conduct quality checks and sampling and complete line checks
Record production data and make process adjustments based on findings
Clean equipment and facilities
Identify and correct problems or notify appropriate resources
Stop, reset, and troubleshoot malfunctioning machines; clear jams and report defects
Prepare, stage, and set raw and packing materials using powered industrial equipment
Fill blenders according to bills of material
Fill bag liners to proper weights, heat-seal bags, and tape-seal cases
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment; food manufacturing preferred
Understanding of production procedures preferred
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
Ability to work with diverse staff and coworkers involved in production
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and able to use good judgment
Ability to multitask and adapt to change
Ability to identify improvement areas in complex problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions
Ability to work across departments based on business needs
English comprehension, including speaking, reading, and writing, required for workplace safety and effectiveness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
EAP
Identity theft protection
401K
PTO
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Balanced work-life environment
Employee recognition for hard work and contributions