Description:
The Mixing Machine Operator utilizes assorted equipment to blend ingredients into food products for processing while following exact product specifications and recipes. This is a full-time, 3rd shift, non-exempt position that reports to the Production Supervisor.
Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Inspects physical condition of mixing equipment and ingredients
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Loads ingredients into mixing equipment or scales according mix instructions
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Starts equipment and adjusts valves and meters to admit liquid ingredients, steam, or cooling fluids to steam jacket or devices in mixing equipment to aid in blending
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Operates equipment until mixture reaches desired consistency or required specifications, and operates control/panels to transfer batch mixture through milling/batch holding tank/pasteurization systems
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Operates auxiliary equipment to break up, grind, dry mix, or otherwise prepare mixture for final transfer/processing
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Inspects, measures, tests, and verifies that product quality conforms to company, regulatory and customer specifications
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Investigates, analyzes, and resolves mixing problems
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Maintains continual communication with other team members in order to keep the mix stand and production line running as efficiently as possible
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Ability to report any errors or problems immediately and effectively
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Maintains time, mixing results, quality specifications, and detailed records of all lot numbers
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Adhere to quality and safety standards
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Other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
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Related experience preferred but will train the right candidate!
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May require flexibility in scheduling
Pay:
$18/hr + $3.00/hr shift differential, total pay $21.00/hr
Hours:
3rd - Monday-Friday 7pm-5am*
- Train on 1st shift: Monday-Friday 5am-3pm
