Blending Operator (Cincinnati)

Blending Operator Company Introduction: Impact Beverage provides scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. As this market has grown rapidly, so has Impact Beverage. We are a beverage manufacturing and warehousing company known for an innovative business model and dynamic company culture. Our team at Impact Beverage is open-minded about continuous improvement and embraces technology to help make our products exceed customer expectations.

Job Overview The Blending Operator is responsible for the blending, transferring, and carbonating of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic products produced by Impact Beverage. Executing proper CIP/SIP of fermenters, conditioning tanks, blending vessels, and transfer hoses/pumps will be a primary component of this role. General cleaning duties and the ability to adapt to changing business needs are essential.

Work Location and Format: 4831 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232 Work Schedule: onsite Reports To: Blending Production Manager Shifts available: Wed-Saturday 5:00AM-3:00PM and Wed-Saturday PM 1:00PM-11:00PM

Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits • 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match, no vesting period (eligible after 6 months of employment) • Paid vacation and paid designated holidays • On-site Impact Food Hall with health-conscious lunch provided 3x per week • Wellness program benefit • Adoption/IVF/IUI assistance benefit • Childcare assistance benefit • Community service assistance benefit • And more+

Salary - from $23.75/hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist across all production departments to fulfill daily production demand dictated by the production schedule. Help build a team first culture with a cross training and quality first mindset. • Performs tank cleaning and upkeep. Follows standardized cleaning procedures for fermenter and Brite tanks. Records and tracks cleaning data alongside tanks status communication. • Assists in the blending of mixed products through proper material handling and product specifications. Follows standardized procedures to ensure safety and quality controls are met throughout the production process. • Coordinates with QA/QC Department to ensure protocols are followed and relevant quality data is collected. Assists in implementation of new quality procedures and policies. • Participant in product sensory, matrix teams and educational opportunities designed to promote personal development and growth while giving a platform to help shape the future of Impact’s production team. • Communicates and plans with the Warehouse department for proper material coordination and logistics. Follows 5S and lean manufacturing practices for increased output, efficiency, and organization throughout the beverage manufacturing process. • Ensures that proper sanitation/cleanliness is maintained in production work areas, including but not limited to canning line, kegging line, cellar tanks, and warehouse. • Reports breakdowns and maintenance issues or concerns to their supervisor to be relayed to the Maintenance team. • Practices proper inventory rotation and cycle counts as needed. • Effective, constructive, and efficient coordination, communication, and collaboration with all members of the Impact’s Staff, especially members of the Production Department • Cross-training/working in other areas of Impact production as needed • Working when and as needed to achieve production schedule goals • Other jobs or duties as assigned by the Blending Production Manager.

Required Qualifications: • Experience in blending in regulated industries such as food, beverage, or pharmaceuticals • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong problem-solving skills • Intermediate Microsoft Excel, ERP and data analysis capabilities • Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements: • Operate inside confined spaces • Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 165 pounds • Possess the manual dexterity to operate hand tools • Execute repetitive motions for long periods when necessary (packaging, etc.) • Required to stand, crouch, lift and climb ladders • Work at height • Wear appropriate PPE for a given task

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.