Carbery

Flavors Blender Operator

US - Morgan Street, Chicago Full time

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

This position is responsible for the addition of raw materials to a blender to produce a quality finished product.

How You Will Contribute

Responsibilities

  • Drive a forklift to bring materials back and forth from the blender area.

  • Verify and assure accurate counts of raw materials needed to produce a blended product.

  • Addition of raw materials to the blender following the manufacturing sequence on the formula.

  • Discharging blended product from the blender using the prescribed screen size.

  • Sampling of blended product.

  • Packaging of product in the prescribed package weight.

  • Filling out of daily production report to document production, quality, and performance.

  • Cleaning and sanitizing of the blender, sifter, and all support equipment.

  • Sanitation of work station and surrounding areas.

  • Disposal of trash and garbage dumpsters.

  • Adherence to all department procedures and GMP's.

  • Ability to maintain all performance standards.

Skills and Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

  • Manufacturing experience preferred

  • Ability to:

  • Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

  • Write simple correspondence.

  • Communicate with individuals and small groups

  • Read, write and speak English.

  • Mathematical Skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

  • Must be able to complete Annual Operator Training

Physical Demands /Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Must have ability to work and climb up to 60ft. above ground.

  • Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. The noise level is moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.

  • The employee is required to wear a respirator after a Doctor’s approval and successfully passing the fit and pulmonary test.

Starting Salary : $18.00/hr

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Department: Operations

Location: Chicago, Illinois Morgan Street

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.