1st Shift Mixer

Position: 1st Mixer
SHIFT:  5am-1:30pm Mon-Fri with OT as needed
Pay: $20.89 hr

SUMMARY
Mixers are responsible for correctly mixing approved ingredients together to create a mixture specific to company standards and specifications.  Mixers operate equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.  They work on a strict timeline to ensure the freshest product possible while adhering to recipes already set in place.  Mixers adhere to all Food Safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for adding approved ingredients in the proper order into mixers. 

• Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Operates all scales, meters, mixers, and related mixing equipment.
• Weighs or measures materials or products to ensure conformance to specific recipes.
• Identifies and marks materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Modifies materials and products during manufacturing process to meet requirements.
• Feeds materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products.
• Loads materials and products into machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Removes materials and products from machines and equipment, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Understands and follows production schedules
• Communicates effectively with peers, and supervision.

•     Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to mixing equipment at the beginning, end and during each shift.
  •     Make-certain that each component of the mixing equipment is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by the company
  •     Perform regular and preventative maintenance on mixing equipment to ensure optimum work cycles
  •     Handle / discard waste in a safe manner
  •     Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
  •     Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors and food handling equipment is clean and organized appropriately
  •     Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
  •     Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
  •     Create daily reports regarding product made and used.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to work in cold and warm environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift certified.
• Lift products and boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Have own or ability to acquire steel toe boots.
• Individual must be willing to work as a team member.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to work M-F 8 hour first shifts with overtime as needed.