Spice Mixer

Overview

1st Shift: Week Days, Monday - Thursday (4:00am-4:00pm)

Pay Rate: $19.77/hr

*Climate controlled facility 

Position Summary:  Spice Mixer is responsible for combining liquid and granular ingredients according to recipe to produce sauces and dressings. They operate mixing equipment, pumps, mills and valves, maintains proper production schedule, and provide product samples to lab as specified.

Responsibilities

Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors. Records all information as required. Weighs ingredients for mixing process. Rolls or pushes ingredient drums and pallets to weigh and prepare for each batch according to schedule and specifications. Reads scales and performs arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Operates HMI’s (computer panel controls) to regulate and control bulk ingredients and pumping flows. Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product. Cleans and rinses equipment according to specified procedures. Monitors equipment to detect malfunctions; makes minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance. Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices. Coordinates information and equipment with prior and next shifts Leads and other dept. Fills in for and assists other departments when necessary. Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures. Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Lead and Management. Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.
Qualifications

Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to and work well with Team Members & Management. Basic mechanical aptitude and strong math skills are required. Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment. Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.
Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the Team Member is regularly required to speak, read, and comprehend, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb, and bend while working in a fast-paced production environment. Must be able to push/pull 150 pounds short distances. Lift up to 75 pounds repetitively. Stand for up to 12 hours with regular breaks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap. SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards. Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the Team Member.

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