Mixing Operator (1st Shift)

Mixing Operator (1st Shift)

Job Summary:

Dump and blend seasonings and/or spices to meet customer’s specifications and package accordingly.

Responsibilities:

• Follow mixing instructions on batch card to produce seasonings and or spices to meet customer’s specifications.
• Verify quality of product with QC Lab before starting run.
• Visually inspect product during process to ensure quality is correct. Operator is 100% responsible for the room including quality, sanitation, cleanliness and productivity.
• Fill out the batch card during the run and complete the card at the end of each run.
• Calculate total cartons/ bags produced along with total weights and explain any difference between batch weight and total weight.
• Make sure all safety rules are followed in their room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• 1 year warehouse experience required; food manufacturing preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Dependability with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated success at being a team player
• Demonstrated communication skills at all levels, including management
• Demonstrated basic math and problem-solving skills
• Stand on feet for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances
• Push, pull, lift and/or carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and/or drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word.  Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed

Salary : $19 - $20