Blending Associate

Job Posting: Blending Operator

Are you a hard-working and reliable individual looking to enter the beverage production industry?  Ninth Planet Beverage Solutions is seeking a Blending Operator to prepare beverage recipes for our canning operation.

About us:

Ninth Planet Beverage Solutions is a contract beverage packaging company based in Saratoga Springs, NY, that offers beverage blending, can filling, and secondary packaging services with a focus on quality, creativity, community, and craft.  Never ones to shy away from interesting flavors, twists on tradition, and unique ingredients, we are a collaborative, passionate, and fun-loving team who appreciate a work-life balance. Join our team and you'll also get to sample all the drinks we make!

Job Summary: The Blending Operator is responsible for preparing and mixing ingredients required to produce products for use in our canning operations, based on formulations and process authority letters. A successful candidate will learn and follow blending and cleaning techniques, have a strong knowledge of weight measurements, math, and an eye for detail, and have strong communication skills.

Position: Full-Time

Work location: Saratoga Springs

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, 10 am to 7 pm (Flexible)

Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (individual plan), 3% employer 401(k) match, and PTO.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Blend the ingredients to the specs on the formula (e.g., alcohol/pH/brix/specific gravity)
• Inventory ingredients and verify that they were stored properly & not tampered with, and that there are enough usable ingredients for the requested batch size 
• Maintain, clean, and sanitize the Blend room equipment, area, and tools
• Follow all batching instructions as supplied by clients, Blend Managers, and procedures
  
• Create and maintain documentation and records of batch, ingredients, lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates
• Test and record specifications during blending
• Record and report deviations during the blend process
• Maintain & manage inventory counts for all ingredients. Assist in taking physical inventories following procedures
• Maintain the blending systems, and complete documentation of controls maintained

• Safely operate all equipment as part of a team effort of “Safety First”
• Ensure all products are manufactured safely by following Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a brewery, winery, distillery, or food and beverage production environment is a plus.
• Experience with tri-clamp fittings, hoses, pumps, tanks, etc, is strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly on a daily basis, and stand for the duration of the shift
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to contribute to the improvement of work processes.
• Reliability and timeliness

Equal Opportunity Employment: Ninth Planet Beverage Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.