Blender Operator
Company: Surge Staffing
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary The Blending
Operator is responsible for supporting daily blending operations in
a manufacturing environment. This role oversees the blending room
workflow, helps maintain production schedules, and ensures raw
materials are blended accurately, safely, and on time. The Blending
Associate plays a key role in meeting production goals while
maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area. Key
Responsibilities - Execute and support the daily blend schedule to
meet production goals. - Assign daily tasks to blending staff and
temporary workers. - Monitor operator performance and progress
against production schedules. - Assist blenders with staging,
scaling, sanitation, and running blending equipment. - Maintain
daily blending summaries and performance documentation. -
Coordinate with Production to keep schedules on track. - Work with
Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance is completed. -
Oversee general operations of the blending room. - Monitor raw
material inventory levels and report potential shortages. - Ensure
blending areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety
standards. - Follow GMPs, quality procedures, and company policies.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance and repairs as directed. -
Accurately measure, weigh, and mix raw materials according to
formulas. - Communicate effectively with team members and
leadership. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications -
High school diploma or equivalent. - Up to one year of
manufacturing or related experience preferred. - Knowledge of GMPs
and Quality Assurance practices. - Forklift experience is a plus. -
Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently or as
part of a team. - Strong communication and organizational skills. -
Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including overtime,
weekends, or holidays as needed. - Ability to understand formulas
and mixing instructions. Physical Requirements - Ability to stand
for extended periods. - Frequent walking, bending, squatting,
reaching, and lifting. - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
regularly. - Push/pull up to 50 lbs frequently. - Work performed
near moving machinery.
Keywords: Surge Staffing, Arlington Heights , Blender Operator, Manufacturing , Bolingbrook, Illinois
