Mixer Operator (2nd/3rd shift)

Summary of Job

The Mixing Operator will oversee the complete function of the peanut butter mixing room during each production run. He/She will be responsible for set up and monitoring tumbler and equipment, adjust and verify all controls according to requirements. Responsible for the complete set-up, tear down, washing, cleaning and sanitizing of all machines and equipment. Ensures that all supplies needed are available before, and during each production run. Ensures all production documents and records are properly and accurately completed. Performs all these activities in compliance with companys personnel safety, food safety, food defense and food quality systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Checks and adjusts the number of ingredients throughout each production run to ensure a consistent product

• Must be able to read and understand formulas/recipes, measurements, and thermometers

• Meets or exceeds established Production run rates and Quality process indicators.

• Maintains and records reports on work orders processed and quantities produced.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must communicate with shift team lead for production results and any unforeseen situations.

• Must be able to follow up and resolve issues that occur during each production run.

• Notifies team lead of recurring equipment malfunction within 15 min of downtime.

• Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.

• Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Education and Qualifications

• Basic math, reading skills, good communication skills, written and oral.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Must be able to work rotating shifts

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Self-learner and ability to multi task

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and 50 lbs with assistance.

• Must be able to stand, walk, work in an environment where stooping, twisting and bending are frequent up to 10 hrs.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills

• Able to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs of product.

• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate properly

Skills

• Positive attitude; team player.

• Proactive, disciplined and organized.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.