About this role

Job Summary:

The Spice Blending Technician (Level 2) is responsible for verifying and combining raw ingredients in industrial mixers to produce custom spice blends according to production schedules. The Level 2 technician demonstrates intermediate-level skills, operating blending equipment, following recipes, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring product consistency and safety.

Responsibilities:

- Verify and dump raw ingredients into mixers based on batch cards and operator direction

- Operate blending and packaging machinery safely and efficiently

- Run out blends into appropriate packaging according to specified weights

- Perform basic quality checks, including visual inspection and product labeling

- Monitor blending processes to ensure consistency in flavor, aroma, and texture

- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety guidelines (HACCP, BRC)

- Clean and sanitize blending equipment and work areas to meet food safety standards

- Assist in quality control by sampling and checking blends against specifications

- Accurately complete production records, batch reports, and inventory logs

- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of blending equipment, tools, and work areas

- Support Level 1 technicians by providing guidance and troubleshooting basic issues

- Ensure safe handling of allergens and cross-contamination prevention

- Participate in continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency and reduce waste

- Support team members in meeting daily production goals

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing, spice processing or related manufacturing, preferred.

- Ability to read and follow written instructions, batch sheets, recipes, and safety guidelines.

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to product quality.

- Basic math skills for measuring, weighing, and recording data.

- Physically able to lift up to 75lbs and stand for extended periods.

- Training in HACCP, GMP, or food safety preferred.

- Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with production and QA teams.

- Knowledge of spice characteristics, blending methods, and ingredient handling.

- Understanding food safety regulations and quality assurance practices.

- Basic mechanical skills for operating and adjusting blending equipment.

- Must be able to read and write English.

- Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and contains spices with high heat intensity and allergens.

- Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time

- Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed

- Requires use of personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, goggles, or hearing protection.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and production targets.