What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIXING ASSOCIATE position at AJLS ENTERPRISES INC?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mixing Associate to join our team at Brothers Desserts, an established ice cream manufacturing company. As a Mixing Associate, you will be responsible for the precise and efficient preparation of ingredients for ice cream production, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout the mixing process. This role plays a crucial part in delivering delicious, high-quality ice cream to our customers.
- Responsible for the batching and processing (legal pasteurization) of mix that will be used in the production of finished goods.
- Responsible for protecting the public health by properly conducting and documenting the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation of HTST pasteurizer #1. This process step has been identified as Critical Control Point #1 in our HACCP Plan, therefore the documentation of this step is critical.
- Ensure that all raw ingredients and materials are handled in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, internal food safety requirements, and organic requirements and in accordance with regulatory standards that are established by GMP, OSHA, FDA, WDATCP and USDA.
- Responsible for compliance of all GMPs, Food Safety procedures, and regulatory standards that are established by OSHA, FDA, WDATCP and USDA.
- Follow mix batching schedule according Mix Summary/daily and weekly schedule Sheet. Ensure that all raw batching is competed in accordance to formulation and standards. Batch sheets will be the source of the formulation for all mixes.
- Responsible for the CIP and manual cleaning of the mix department equipment, CIP of raw ingredient silos, CIP of HTST / Pasteurizer System, and cleaning of the mix area at the completion of mix batching and processing.
- Responsible for general housekeeping of the mix department area facility.
- Provide backup to other mix operators during peak times, vacations, absences, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Second Shift Production/Mix Department Coach or management from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with precision.
- Comfortable operating industrial machinery and mixing equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in the product.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy ingredients or equipment and stand for long periods.